Bus Driver jobs in Cedar Rapids, IA

Have you ever wanted to drive a school bus?

21.26 per hour after fully trained

No experience? No problem! We will train you and help you get the license you need!

Hiring Bonus

• $2,000 without experience We will train you and its PAID!
• $5,000 with a current Class B CDL with school bus & passenger endorsements

Optional Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• IPERS Pension
• Holiday pay
• Paid time off
• Life insurance
• Flexible spending Accounts
• Employee assistance program

-30 hours a week guaranteed!-Nights and weekends off!

-Be home when your kids are home!-Work the same schedule as your kids’ school schedule!-Never take work home with you!-Opportunities for additional work to gain some extra money!-Go on awesome field trips!-Summers off!

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Essential Duties:

• Safely transport students to and from school, activities, etc.
• Effectively and appropriately manage student behaviors
• Maintain a cooperative attitude and build rapport with students, peers, supervisors, parents, school personnel, and the community
• Use effective and professional verbal and written communication skills
• Present self in a professional manner including attire and being alert and attentive
• Successfully complete all required trainings, meetings, classes and professional development
• Work together as a team to keep interior and exterior of vehicle clean, safe and presentable
• Quickly and safely evacuate vehicle in case of an emergency
• Check student roster to ensure proper ridership
• Maintain current knowledge of all student requirements, such as medical protocols, IEP’s, etc. and respond appropriately to events by following written protocols
• While students are exiting, check vehicle for remaining/lost students, items, etc.
• Properly secure students in required safety equipment and restraints (i.e. wheelchairs, harnesses, etc.)
• Safely assist non-ambulatory students into and out of the vehicle
• Accurately complete reports and paperwork in a timely manner. Including, vehicle maintenance requests, student behavior referrals, timecards, directions, etc.
• Abide by federal law, state law, and district policies, procedures, and expectations
• Utilize technology when required
• Consistently perform thorough and accurate pre-trip and post trip inspections
• Immediately report accidents
• Ensure vehicle is properly fueled according to department policy
• Prepare vehicle for student transport including inclement weather, harnesses, wheelchair tie downs, etc.
• Safely and appropriately operate various types of school buses and equipment, including wheelchair lifts, radios, and emergency equipment
• Report any safety or maintenance concerns to appropriate personnel in a timely manner
• Report all moving violations to Transportation Manager, including any received while on or off the clock
• Clean bus as designated by department procedures.
• Perform bus driving tie in assignments (eg. transport athletic teams right before route).
• Transport students for EOS, Special Ed, or other ad hock district needs.
• Team leader - communicate information to assigned team members, check staff in at punch in time, alert Fleet Supervisor of issues, etc.
• Complete general clerical duties, including phone support, sorting/filing paperwork, etc.
• Check spare vehicle fleet to ensure it is in operable condition (pre-trip, fueling, operational testing, etc.).
• Complete extra cleaning duties in vehicles and within the building (not generally completed by janitorial staff).
• Assist office or maintenance staff with special projects.
• And other duties as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.26 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities

Work Location: In person