Field Trip Bus Driver - Part Time

School Bus Driver

The Allendale County School District has an immediate opening for a School Bus Driver with a valid CDL license. The successful candidate will have experience driving a bus as well as working with children, and who has transported grade school-aged students to school in the past. Our Bus Drivers are an essential part in our educational system, and we value their contributions. We offer excellent bonus opportunities and a competitive pay to the right individual.

Job Summary:

• Drives a school bus safely and professionally, demonstrating proficiency in handling and maneuvering a school bus.
• Transport children to and from school in the mornings and afternoons
• Verify permissions for children who ride home with friends
• Maintain a clean and mechanically-sound bus at all times
• Obey all traffic laws
• Performs and properly completes daily pre-trip inspections of the bus before and after each route
• Prepares and maintains accurate reports assigned by the Transportation Supervisor
• Ensure safety of all students
• Discipline children when required to maintain a safe and healthy environment
• Assist students with getting on and off the bus when required
• Other duties as assigned, and complies with all traffic ordinances
• Attends scheduled safety meetings/in-services conducted by district transportation personnel and/or state transportation officials at various intervals throughout each school year
• Reviews and complies with the specific requirements and responsibilities, which are outlined in the State Department of Education's School Bus Drivers Handbook
• Communicates in an appropriate fashion with students, parents, and employees
• Maintains and submits twice a year accurate R-16's, Seating Charts and Student Information List
• Maintains good discipline in order to ensure safe school bus operations
• Performs practice drills or actual emergency bus evacuations as required
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Principal

Education and Experience:

• At least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or GED, valid driver's license and at least six (6) months licensed driving experience with a class D, E, F, or G license
• Must have no more than four (4) points against driving record
• License shall not have been suspended at any time in the previous five (5) years
• Physical examination required prior to initial certification and/or re-certification
• Must be able to obtain a Commercial Drivers License and a School Bus Driver Certificate
• ALLENDALE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT BUS DRIVER REQUIREMENTS - Applicants must not have more than 4 current points on their license or more than 4 points on their license in the previous 12 months
• Applicants must not have had their license suspended in the previous 12 months for a moving violation
• Applicants must not be taking Insulin by injection
• All Applicants will be administered a pre-employment drug screening and must be able to pass a Department of Transportation Physical exam
• Upon your application being approved by our Director of Transportation, applicants must take a 20 hour State bus driving class and pass a written test
• Upon completing the FMCSA physical and passing the school bus driver class, applicants must go to the DMV with their physical card in hand and take 4 written tests
• Upon passing these 4 tests, the candidate will be issued a Class 'B' Commercial Beginner's Permit with 'P' and 'S' endorsements
• Candidates must bring the new permit to the District Transportation Office
• Candidates will then be assigned a district driver/trainer and receive the actual 'Behind The Wheel' driving training (Min. 20 hours) in preparation for the CDL tests and the State Department of Education bus driving certificate test
• Upon becoming completely licensed, applicants will meet with our Director of Transportation, to discuss employment