We are DeKalb County Central United School District. We are committed to preparing students today for the world of tomorrow. Our mission is to develop students as critical thinkers, communicators, and collaborators who can adapt and persevere with empathy and integrity in an ever-changing world. Every member of our team is a valuable resource in this pursuit of excellence, and we are currently seeking Bus Drivers.
Daily base pay is $96.30. We pay mileage and offer years of service. Many opportunities to earn supplemental income are available, including daytime and evening hours. Come be a part of a fun team-focused environment where you are making a difference each day for students.
What your day will look like:
Under general supervision, you will operate a school bus or transportation vehicle over designated routes within an established time schedule. You will transport students to and from school and on special event trips. Your responsibilities will also include:
• Performing daily inspections of a bus or transportation equipment and other related work. • Assisting in evaluating transportation routes and reporting unsafe road conditions. • Loading and unloading students safely at designated stops and on study trips. • Stopping traffic and escorting children across streets. • Planning, organizing, and implementing students safety and pupil transportation vehicle evacuation drills. • Maintaining bus or transportation vehicles in a clean and orderly condition and inspecting and reporting any mechanical defects or malfunctions. • Adhering to policies and procedures in maintaining appropriate student behavior. • Responding to public contacts concerning transportation problems and concerns. • Completing transportation activity records, including the number of students transported, mileage, type of trip, and standby time. • Sweeping cleaning and refueling buses. • May transport children with special learning needs and physical handicaps. • Administering first aid as required and contacting appropriate administrators in case of serious injury or illness.
Why we love you:
You have worked hard to earn a H.S. Diploma or equivalency. You possess a valid Class B Indiana CDL License with PS endorsements. You possess a School Bus Drivers Certificate issued by the Indiana Division of School Traffic Safety and Emergency Planning. You can lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move 10-20 pounds frequently. You can maintain appropriate student behavior and perform appropriately in situations that require tact and diplomacy. You can establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.