School Bus Driver - NKC

Position Description:
The School Bus Driver (yellow bus) provides specialized student transportation services.  The primary responsibility of this position is to safely transport students to/from home and school (and other activities).
Employment Requirements:

• Must be at least 23 years of age.
• Minimum of one-year professional driving experience preferred but, not required.
• Hold a valid driver’s license issued by state of legal residence with proper class and endorsements.
• Maintain an acceptable driving record as evidenced on MVR.
• Pass a company sponsored Missouri Bus Driver Physical Exam and FMSCA Drug Screen.
• Pass Criminal Background Checks, which includes fingerprinting.
• Pass Defensive Driving, CPR and First Aid certification.
• Completion of a certified ELDT driver training program (NKC AST is certified to conduct ELDT program)

• Safely transport students to/from school and other outings as required.

• Assist students in and out of the vehicle (will not leave driver’s position until at school).
• Load, unload and secure students (only at school).
• Complete Daily Driving paperwork, pre-trip inspections and other reports accurately and timely.
• Maintains vehicle by keeping it clean, fueled and reporting any maintenance issues immediately.
• Utilize company provided electronics per company guidelines.
• Maintain appropriate communication and interaction with internal and external contacts.
• Comply with company guidelines and all applicable traffic laws.
• Perform all job functions in a safe, professional and reliable manner.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as requested.
• Interact professionally, patiently and positively with students.

• Able to work in all types of conditions i.e., daylight, darkness, rain, snow, heat, cold, etc.

• Lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling, walking up and down stairs.
• Hearing, listening, seeing, and speaking clearly.
• Use hands, fingers, and feet.
• Competent reading and legible writing.
• Analyzing, problem solving, using good judgement and decision-making.

Benefits:

• Enjoy working with children of all ages
• Provide a valuable service to the community
• Part-time and full-time hours
• Flexible schedules
• No weekends, holidays and major holidays
• Average 15 students per vehicle
• Bus aide on all routes
• Paid training
• Weekly pay
• $22 per hour
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunities for employee referral bonuses
• $1000 Sign On Bonus

Assisted Transportation is an equal opportunity employer. Women, Retirees and Minorities are encouraged to apply.



 

This is a non-management position