School Bus Driver - Kirksville, MO

Looking for a job that helps the community you live in? Like having flexibility around your work schedule? Want to work for a company that genuinely values its employees? Ecco Ride offers a position with a minimum of 20 hours weekly for drivers covering full AM and PM routes, with additional hours available for midday and after-school shifts.

**BONUS OFFER**

CDL Holders with P&S Endorsements could receive up to $1,000 in your first year of employment.

Not A CDL holder? You can still receive up to $500 in your first year of employment in bonuses.

**TRAINING**

We offer FREE CDL Prep courses to help you get your CDL Permit.

We also offer paid training for CDL Permit Holders to get your CDL with P&S Endorsements.

Driver

School Bus Drivers are responsible for safely transporting students to and from school and related events, ensuring their well-being while aboard the bus, and maintaining order and discipline among passengers.

Their duties and responsibilities include:

• Conducting daily inspections of the bus to ensure it is safe and well-maintained
• Driving students to and from school in accordance with a set schedule and route
• Following all traffic and corporation regulations to ensure student safety
• Managing student behavior and report any issues to the school administration
• Assisting students with getting on and off the bus, and crossing the street when necessary
• Keeping the bus clean and free of trash
• Administering first aid or emergency assistance when needed
• Communicating with parents, teachers, and administrators regarding any student concerns
• Completing reports regarding van incidents, delays, or accidents

Qualifications:

• Valid class E driver’s license
• Must be over the age of 21 (25 In the State of Tennessee)
• Ability to remain calm in stressful driving situations
• A clean driving record
• Ability to pass a background check
• Physical health and stamina to work long hours
• Excellent vision and good hearing
• Patient, responsible, and reliable

Physical Requirements:

· Climb and descend the bus steps 3 times within 30 seconds.

· Starting in a seated position, quickly exit oneself from an emergency door within 20 seconds.

· Carry or drag a 125 pound bag 30 feet in 30 seconds

· Repeatedly open and close a manually operated bus entrance door, operate hand controls simultaneously and quickly, have quick reaction time from throttle to brake, repeatedly depress clutch and/or brake petals

Benefits

· Life Insurance

· 401k with Matching Contributions

· Voluntary Benefits

· Dental Insurance

· Vision Insurance

· Additional Life Insurance

· LTD

· STD

· Critical Illness

· Accident Insurance

· Hospital Indemnity

License/Certification

· CDL B (Preferred)

· Passenger Endorsement (Preferred)

· School Bus Endorsement (Preferred)

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $500 - $1,000