Bus Driver

Position Type:
Transportation/Bus Driver
Date Posted:
11/20/2023
Location:
LSC Transportation CenterLAFAYETTE SCHOOL CORPORATION
Bus Driver
Salary: Beginning $23.07+ per hour
Benefits: Full Time position qualify for benefits.
Schedule: Monday through Friday when school is in session, weekend and afterschool opportunities available (Both Full & Part Time Positions are available)
Reports to: Director of Transportation
Job Function: To transport students to and from school and school related events.
Training: Paid training available for qualified applicants.
Experience:

• Commercial driving: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Passenger Endorsement (Preferred, can attain through district sponsored training)
• CDL (Preferred, can attain through district sponsored training)
• CDL B (Preferred, can attain through district sponsored training)
• School Bus Endorsement (Preferred, can attain through district sponsored training)

KEY DUTIES
Major Responsibilities

• Safe and legal operation of a school bus.
• Safe and timely transportation of students from origin to destination.
• Proper loading and unloading of students to assure safety and minimal risk of danger to persons and damage to equipment.
• Proper handling and accurate completion of all necessary paperwork.
• Development and maintenance of professional and effective relations between the transportation department and students, parents, and school personnel.
• Professional representation of Lafayette School Corporation and the student transportation industry through responsible and safe driving.

Position Specifications: * Must be a minimum of 21 years of age.

• Must possess and maintain a valid class "B" Commercial Driver's License with a passenger, air brake and school bus endorsements.
• Must have a current School Bus Driver Certification issued by the State of Indiana.
• Have and maintain an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record. An acceptable MRV including:
• No more than one moving violation in the preceding twelve months.
• No more than two moving violations in the preceding thirty-six months.
• No conviction of driving under the influence (DUI) while driving a passenger vehicle in previous ten years. No history of DUI in a commercial vehicle.
• Meet or exceed the medical requirements of the United States Department of Transportation and the State of Indiana as stated by IC 20-9-1-3-1 sec 1a.
• Be able to pass all drug and alcohol tests as required by the U.S. Department of Transportation.
• Have knowledge of U.S. Department of Transportation and State regulations governing safe driving, inspection, maintenance, drug and alcohol use.
• Have the ability to read, write, and perform simple mathematical calculations with sufficient mental ability to handle receipts, road maps, road signs, figure mileage, and complete timecards, etc.
• Have good communication skills.
• Be able to follow instructions and take directions via two-way radio.
• Have working knowledge of vehicle safety and control systems.
• Maintain a current CPR and First Aid Certification