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Bus Driver

$35 - $40 per hour

Madison Public Schools

Position Type:
Transportation/Bus Driver

Date Posted:
9/8/2026

Location:
All District

Date Available:
09/16/2026

Closing Date:
Open until filled
Position Title: School Bus Driver

Department: Transportation
Location: Building and Grounds Office
Reports To: Transportation Coordinator
Employment Terms: 180-day work year; evaluated annually

Position Purpose

Safely and efficiently transport authorized students along established routes while maintaining student safety, ensuring vehicle upkeep, and upholding all state, local, and district regulations.

Qualifications
  • Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with appropriate passenger and school bus endorsements.
  • Minimum safe driving record/experience as determined by the Board of Education.
  • Sufficient mechanical aptitude to diagnose minor issues and perform basic maintenance.
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain passenger discipline and ensure student well-being
Key Responsibilities

Vehicle Operation & Maintenance
  • Perform mandatory pre- and post-trip safety inspections and complete the School Bus Condition Report.
  • Verify that all students have safely exited the bus at the end of each route.
  • Adhere strictly to established routes, designated stops, and time schedules.
  • Perform routine light maintenance (e.g., check/fill fluid levels, add tire air, replace burned-out bulbs).
  • Immediately report mechanical malfunctions or safety hazards to the Transportation Coordinator .
  • Refuel the vehicle, track mileage, clean the interior daily, and wash windows/exterior as needed.
Student Safety & Conduct
  • Transport only authorized pupils; maintain order and manage student behavior.
  • Enforce rules prohibiting smoking, eating, and drinking on the vehicle.
  • Report severe or persistent student misconduct to the Transportation Coordinator.
  • Conduct required emergency evacuation drills and instruct passengers on bus safety regulations.
Compliance & Professional Standards
  • Strictly obey all traffic laws and school bus safety regulations.
  • Immediately report all accidents and pupil injuries to the Transportation Coordinator, Building Principal, Superintendent, and School Business Administrator, and submit required written reports.
  • Cell Phone Policy: Cell phone use is strictly prohibited while the bus is turned on or in gear. Operation is only permitted when the bus is parked with the engine off.
  • Pay all fines and court costs and attend required safety classes if ticketed for a traffic violation during operation.
  • Participate in required transportation safety training and perform other related duties as assigned.

Compensation: $35 - $40 per hour
Benefits: Full-time eligibility for medical, prescription, and dental coverage; paid sick and personal time

Closing Date: Open until filled.
EEO/AA Employer
Job ID 1315
Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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