Bus Driver

Job Title:  School Bus Driver  

Job Brief:   

• Be the first smile a student sees at the beginning of the school day and the last smile a student sees to end their school day! USD 383 is hiring School Bus Drivers to join our team. Drivers are an essential team member that transports students to and from school and extracurricular events while ensuring student safety. A School Bus Driver’s responsibilities include making sure that their vehicle is in good shape and observing safety and traffic rules while on the road. This is an ideal opportunity for retirees, veterans, and people needing a flexible schedule. Full-time and part-time job opportunities are available.  

Location: USD 383 Transportation Department.  

Qualifications:  

• High School Diploma/GED.  
• Must be at least 21 years of age with an exemplary driving record.  
• Must be able to acquire a CDL license with P and S endorsement.  
• Must complete Standard First Aid, CPR for Adult, Child and Infants, and Defensive Driving courses.  
• Must be able to pass endurance test and lift/drag 75 pounds.  
• Must pass pre-employment drug test and are subject to random drug testing.  
• Must pass a DOT physical examination upon hiring and every 2 years after.  
• All USD 383 employees must pass a background check.  
• Must hold a valid drivers license for 12 months and pass MVR check. 

Salary:  

• $9.75/hour during a 5-week training period.  
• $17.50 - $20.00/hour after training is complete. 

• Placement within this range is based on relevant qualifications, including prior experience, education, and applicable certifications (e.g., bachelor's degree, advanced certification, bilingual proficiency, etc.). 

•  Additional compensation for certifications available.

Hours Per Day:  

• Mornings - 6:00am – 9:00am.  
• Afternoons - 2:00pm – 5:00 pm.  
• Possible additional hours with field trips, after-school events, and/or athletics.  
• 6 hours a day/30 hour a week minimum.  

Terms of Employment:  

• Position available during the regular school year.  
• Options for summer employment.  
• New employees go through a 45-day introductory period as part of onboarding after which benefits will begin, and leave can be used.  

Reports To: Director of Transportation. 

• Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on the evaluation of classified personnel.  

Job Duties:  

• Must enjoy being around students and be patient, attentive, and have excellent decision-making skills.  
• Ability to work individually or with a bus monitor.  
• Communicate effectively with other educational professionals like teachers, principals, other transportation staff, and dispatchers.  
• Obey and observe all traffic laws.  
• Follow assigned schedule for routes.  
• Maintain discipline with students on the bus and report any misconduct.  
• Exercise responsible leadership when on out-of-town school activity trips.  
• Check the bus before starting routes/activity for mechanical issues.  
• Transport authorized passengers only.  
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Transportation. 

Benefits:   

• Vision and dental insurance are available for employees working 17.5hours/week.  
• Health is available for employees working at least 30+/week with a value of district contributions of $8,772 per year. 
• Retirement Plan options available for employees working at least 17.5 hours/week.  
• Short-term disability available for employees working at least 17.5 hours/week.  
• Employee Assistance Program.  
• Additional Benefits Available- Group Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Individual Accident Insurance, Individual Cancer and Specified Disease Insurance, Heart Attack, Heart Disease, and Stroke Insurance.  
• Paid sick and personal leave.  
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) provided with the completion of requirements. **USD383 will provide and pay for all training, except your license and permit  

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt.  

About Us:  

• The mission of Manhattan-Ogden Unified School District 383 is to prepare all students for success as lifelong learners, earners, and citizens. Our vision is to be nationally recognized for the breadth and depth of success attained by all students.  
• USD 383 serves 7,000 students from early learning through grade 12. We have 1,800 employees. 
• The world walks in our hallways. There are 6 continents, over 75 countries, and more than 30 languages are represented. 
• As an equal opportunity employer, USD 383 is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe there is a long-term advantage to a team that reflects the diversity of our students, families and staff.  
• The Board of Education shall hire all employees based on ability and the needs of the district. Manhattan-Ogden Unified School District 383 is an equal opportunity employer and shall not discriminate in its employment practices and policies concerning hiring, compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because of an individual’s race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability or age.  
• This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.