Bus Driver- 2026/2027

Bus Driver- 2026/2027 JobID: 1526

Position Type:

Transportation/Bus Driver

Date Posted:

5/12/2026

Location:

District

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Reports to:

Bus Driver Transportation Director

Qualifications

1. Must hold a valid driver's license issued

2. Must stay current in all training mandated by the district and Illinois

3. Good health with no long-term disabilities that effect performance in essential job duties

4. Preferred, hold a valid school bus driver license issued by Illinois Secretary of State. Training can be provided if license is not already obtained.

5. Demonstrated aptitude or competency of the performance responsibilities of a school bus driver

General Responsibilities: To provide a safe and reliable system to transport students to school sponsored events

Duties:

• Drives assigned routes according to all safety standards and laws.
• Maintains route schedules.
• Ensures the care and safe upkeep of the assigned bus.
• Responsible for the conduct and safety of all passengers. Deals promptly with infractions of rules and reports student's infractions when necessary to the principal.
• Maintains a positive attitude toward the job, students, and other workers.
• Conducts self in ethical and courteous manner to parents, students and staff.
• Knows the rules and regulations concerning driving the bus.
• Reports accidents promptly.
• Performs pre-trip inspection on a daily basis.
• Reports all mechanical problems promptly to Transportation Director.
• Demonstrates responsibility for the cleanliness of the bus by cleaning the bus on a minimal basis of once per week.
• Checks the amount of gasoline in bus tank and refuels bus as needed.
• Completes all paper work involving leaves and trip reports on a daily basis.
• Ensures that all students are delivered to the correct home and attempts to determine that the student can enter the home, if applicable.
• Knowledgeable concerning safety precautions regarding blood borne pathogens.
• Other duties as assigned by the Transportation Director or designee.

Salary depends on experience. Minimum pay of $25,000 annually (assuming a full route load).

Benefits: full time has IMRF Pension, sick time