Bus Driver-Year Round or ECA

NORTH LAWRENCE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

Bedford, Indiana

Position Posting — Transportation Department

School Bus Driver — School Routes & Extracurricular Trips

Job Title: School Bus Driver — School Routes & Extracurricular Trips

Department: Transportation

Reports To: Director of Transportation

Position Type: Full-Time, Support / Classified

Location: North Lawrence Community Schools, Bedford, Indiana

Starting Date: Immediately / As assigned

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Wages: Routes: competitive pay $125-$150 per day, ECA: $15.00 an hour (includes non-driving trip time)

Summary Description

North Lawrence Community Schools is seeking dependable, safety-focused School Bus Drivers to transport students to and from school on assigned daily routes, and to drive students to and from extracurricular, athletic, and other school-sponsored activity trips. Drivers are responsible for the safe, on-time, and courteous transportation of student riders while maintaining the cleanliness and roadworthiness of their assigned vehicle.

Job Responsibilities

Daily School Routes

• Complete a thorough pre-trip inspection before each route, checking for leaks and any irregularities that affect the safe transportation of student riders.
• Complete a post-trip inspection after each route, ensuring all students are off the bus, and disinfect the bus after the AM and PM routes.
• Drive the specified route safely and on time, following the established route sheet and schedule.
• Keep the route sheet current and report any needed route changes.
• Contact parents/guardians regarding route changes as needed.
• Perform any extra duties that may be assigned along with the specified route.
  
  

Extracurricular & Activity Trips

• Transport students, coaches, sponsors, and staff to and from athletic events, field trips, performances, and other school-sponsored extracurricular activities, including evening, weekend, and out-of-district trips as assigned.
• Coordinate trip departure and return times with coaches, sponsors, and the Transportation Department, and adjust to schedule changes when events run long.
• Maintain order and student safety during loading, transit, unloading, and any wait time at the destination.
• Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections for each trip and ensure the bus is clean and accounted for upon return.
• Accurately record mileage, hours, and trip documentation as required for activity-trip assignments.
  
  

General

• The driver is guaranteed five (5) hours per day for regular route assignments; extracurricular and activity trips are assigned and compensated in addition to the daily route.
• Maintain reliable, punctual attendance and professional conduct with students, families, staff, and the public.
  
  

Qualifications & Skills Required

Certification

• Must possess a CDL Class B with no air brake restriction, including a Public (Passenger) Endorsement and a School Bus Endorsement.
• Must possess a Yellow Card, or be willing to earn a Yellow Card within one (1) year.
• Must pass a background check.
• Must complete the New Hire Checklist.
  
  

Skills & Knowledge

• Must have a clean Motor Vehicle History.
• Must pass a Pre-Employment Drug Screen and submit to random Drug and Alcohol Screens.
• Must be able to read a map and a route sheet.
• Must be punctual and dependable.
  
  

Experience

• Experience driving a school bus, with the ability to obtain a Yellow Card, preferred.
  
  

Application & Contact Information

Interested Applicants Should Apply Through The North Lawrence Community Schools / SchoolSpring Job Portal. Questions Regarding This Position May Be Directed To

Contact: Duane Boady, Director of Transportation

Department: Transportation

Phone: 812.279.6322

Email: boadyd@nlcs.k12.in.us

North Lawrence Community Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.