School Bus Driver - West Lafayette Community School Corporation

Position Type:
Transportation/Bus Driver

Date Posted:
5/20/2024

Location:
Corporation

Date Available:
08/07/2024

District:
West Lafayette Community School District - website
Job Description:

Safely transport students to and from school and school-related events

Minimum Qualifications:

21 years of age or older
Possession of or ability to obtain a Class B Commercial Driver's License with passenger, air brake, and school bus endorsements
Possession of and maintenance of an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record
Meet or exceed medical requirements of the U.S. Department of Transportation and the State of Indiana as stated by IC 20-9-1-3-1 Section 1A
Ability to pass all drug and alcohol tests as required by the U.S. Department of Transportation
Ability to read, write, and perform simple mathematical calculations with sufficient mental ability to handle receipts, road maps, road signs, and to calculate mileage
Ability to follow instructions well
Ability to work as a team with other staff
Displays dependability and punctuality
Displays excellent communication skills and professional demeanor

Responsibilities:

Safely drive a school bus on days when school is in session over designated routes in accordance with time schedules, loading, and unloading students at designated locations
When needed, transport teachers, students, and others on school field or activity trips
Inspect assigned bus on a daily basis prior to transporting passengers to ensure bus is in good, clean, and safe working order
Maintain order and discipline in an effective and courteous manner in accordance with district policies, procedures, and report any incidents involving student discipline
Follow procedures to ensure that no child is left alone on the school bus without adult supervision at any time, and that all students have departed bus at the end of all trips
Prepare aides and students for bus drills and ensures bus evacuation drills are held as required
Properly evacuate children according to written and practiced procedures when an accident or emergency occurs
Attends all mandatory trainings
Maintains and enforces all safety protocols and procedures at all times
Represents the WLCSC and WLCSC Transportation Department in a professional way at all times

Application Requirements:

Acceptable results of an expanded criminal history background check done at the cost of the applicant
Three professional references

Salary & Benefits:

Starting at $25 / hr.
Eligible for benefits including health, dental, vision, and voluntary insurance offerings
Paid time off

Schedule:

5.5 hours / day with opportunity for additional hours
178 days / yr.
Follows school calendar
Reports to:

Director of Transportation