Bus Driver

The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area. Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis.

Job Summary

Cardinal Ritter College Prep is seeking dependable, safety-conscious, and student-centered Bus Drivers to provide safe and reliable transportation for students to and from school, athletic events, field trips, academic competitions, and other school-sponsored activities. The Bus Driver serves as a representative of the school and is responsible for ensuring the safety, well-being, and positive transportation experience of all student passengers. The ideal candidate demonstrates professionalism, strong communication skills, and a commitment to supporting the mission and values of Cardinal Ritter College Prep.

Job Responsibilities

• Safely transport students to and from assigned destinations according to established schedules.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and complete required documentation.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly bus environment.
• Monitor student behavior and enforce school transportation policies and safety procedures.
• Assist students with safe boarding and exiting of the bus.
• Comply with all Missouri Department of Transportation, Missouri State Highway Patrol, and school transportation regulations.
• Report accidents, vehicle concerns, maintenance issues, emergencies, and student incidents promptly to appropriate school personnel.
• Maintain accurate transportation logs, mileage records, and trip documentation.
• Communicate professionally with students, parents, coaches, faculty, and administrators.
• Provide transportation for athletic teams, academic groups, and school-sponsored events, including evening and weekend assignments as needed.
• Fuel buses and report maintenance needs in a timely manner.
• Attend required training sessions, safety meetings, and professional development opportunities.
• Perform additional transportation-related duties as assigned.
• Support the mission, values, and expectations of Cardinal Ritter College Prep while serving as a positive role model for students.

Job Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Valid Missouri Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements.
• Current Missouri School Bus Permit.
• Current Department of Transportation (DOT) Medical Examiner's Certificate.
• Clean driving record and acceptable motor vehicle history.
• Ability to pass required background checks, fingerprinting, drug screening, and other pre-employment requirements.
• Ability to obtain and maintain all certifications required by state and federal regulations.
• Previous school bus driving experience preferred but not required.
• Strong commitment to student safety and customer service.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm and exercise sound judgment during emergencies.
• Knowledge of defensive driving practices and applicable traffic laws.
• Dependable, punctual, and professional with the ability to work flexible hours, including mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays.
• Ability to meet physical requirements, including operating a commercial vehicle, assisting with emergency evacuations, and lifting up to 50 pounds when necessary.

The Archdiocese of St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.


Pre-Employment Screening
All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screening will include criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment. Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening.


Our Mission

We are a unique community-diverse in our talent, but unified in our drive to create together, face challenges together and grow together. Our values push us to empower, propel and inspire new ways of turning possibilities into realities. Our competencies define the behaviors that guide who we are, how we are inspired and how we inspire of others to succeed.

Benefits

Work/life balance is so important to the archdiocese. After all, our business is about making life easier and better-and we want that for you and your career just as much as our consumers and their day-to-day lives. That's why we offer flexible working times, remote working options, generous paid vacation increasing with service, and personal leaves of absence.

As well as being able to make the most of life at home, you'll also be able to contribute to the Archdiocese sponsored volunteer events. You can discover more about who we're working with near you, and you can always ask us more about this at events and interviews-we love to see how passionate our people are about giving back.