Bus Drivers School Year (Hourly)

Hourly Bus Driver Positions

Positions are for the 2025-2026 School Year. Location may vary based on student need and will be discussed in the interview.

Job Summary: The Indian River School District is looking for dedicated individuals who enjoy working with students and the public to become a Bus Driver. This job will require the applicant to have or be able to obtain a Commercial Driver License with the School Bus, Passenger, and Air Brake endorsements. Once the applicant successfully completes the computerized tests at Department of Motor Vehicles to receive their CDL permit the applicant will then work with a Certified School Bus Driver Trainer to train to successfully pass the Department of Motor Vehicles Road Test.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Valid Delaware CDL (Class B with S Endorsement)
• Clean Criminal Background Check, TB Test, and Child Protection Registry Clearance must be completed prior to State of Employment.
• Must be able to pass the State mandated physical exam and pass randomly administered drug and alcohol tests.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions in English.
• Acceptable driving record as determined by the Delaware Department of Education and the Department of Public Safety/DMS.

Duties:

• Operates a school bus in a safe and efficient manner on the established bus route at all times and observes all traffic laws and safety regulations for school buses.
• Conduct a thorough pre-trip and post-trip check on the vehicle to ensure that the vehicle and safety equipment is operational, that no child is left on board and the vehicle is clean and secure.
• Operate bus lift and assist with loading and unloading students, properly securing wheelchairs and/or fastening and unfastening seatbelts and safety seats.
• Complete initial training and yearly recertification training satisfactory.
• Report any mechanical failure or operational issues to the Transportation Supervisor or designee.
• Communicate with students and parents effectively about student behavior and bus safety requirements.
• Report incidents, accidents, or misconduct immediately to Supervisor or designee as required.
• Keep interior of bus clean and swept along with keeping windshield, mirror and rear glass cleaned.
• Displays and enforces approved standard of personal hygiene and grooming, including appearance, cleanliness and appropriate dress code.
• Complete and submit all required paperwork for students' behavior, bus maintenance, and pre-trip and post-trip.
• Performs required fueling of bus at designated location.
• May operate school bus on field trips or extracurricular activities.
• Shall perform other task and assume other responsibilities as required or assigned by Supervisor.

Application Procedure: The following items must be completed by the closing date for interview consideration:

• Current District Employees: Complete online application, attach resume and apply for the positions you are interested in at
• Outside Applicants: Complete online application, attach resume, high school diploma or transcripts, college transcripts(if applicable), certificates(if applicable) and three letters of reference or online reference surveys completed within the last year.
• The Indian River School District reserves the right to extend or shorten the application and/or interview period, to modify job requirements, and to reject any or all application for reasonable cause.
• The Indian River School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against employees, applicants, visitors, or others, and does not deny access to educational or other services, based on any characteristic prohibited by law.