Bus Driver/Manager

Job Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and responsible Bus Driver/Manager to join our transportation team. This role combines professional driving with leadership responsibilities to ensure the safe, efficient, and courteous transport of passengers, including children, seniors, and individuals with special needs. As a Bus Driver/Manager, you will be the face of our organization on the road, providing exceptional customer service while adhering to all safety regulations and policies. Your energetic approach will help foster a positive environment for passengers and staff alike, making every journey safe, comfortable, and enjoyable.

Duties

• Safely operate various types of buses including school buses, transit buses, and paratransit vehicles in compliance with traffic laws and transportation safety regulations
• Conduct pre-trip inspections to verify vehicle safety, including checking brakes, lights, signals, and emergency equipment
• Respond quickly to traffic changes and unexpected road conditions to maintain schedule integrity and passenger safety
• Manage passenger behavior through effective communication skills and behavior management techniques while ensuring a respectful environment
• Provide first aid or CPR when necessary and follow emergency response procedures for transportation incidents
• Maintain accurate records of trips, incidents, vehicle maintenance, and passenger counts in writing or electronic logs

Requirements

• Proven experience in bus driving, including school bus driving or transit bus operation
• Valid commercial driver’s license (CDL) with appropriate endorsements for passenger transport and wheelchair assistance
• Knowledge of traffic laws, vehicle codes, transportation safety regulations, and state/local commercial driving laws
• Strong communication skills in English; multilingual abilities are a plus for serving diverse communities
• Experience working with children or seniors is highly desirable; familiarity with student discipline policies is beneficial
• Ability to perform heavy lifting when necessary for vehicle maintenance or passenger assistance
• Certification in first aid and CPR; knowledge of emergency stop procedures and emergency response protocols for transportation
• Excellent driving record demonstrating defensive driving skills and a quick response to traffic changes
• Ability to follow school policies regarding behavior management and passenger safety guidelines
• Good writing skills for completing reports accurately; ability to communicate effectively with team members and passengers

Please review our Mission, Vision, Philosophy of Education and Statement of Faith to see if you align with school.

Mission Statement and Vision Statement

It is our goal at Rhema Christian School to nurture children in a way that encourages learning and inspires growth. We want every child who steps through our doors to leave with exceptional educational capabilities and the drive to make a difference in our ever changing, culturally diverse world. We are Creating World Changers.

Philosophy of Education

Educating the next generation is one of the most vital aspects of any society. Therefore, it requires more than just a school and teachers. A child’s education first begins at home. All children are unique and no one teaching strategy will be acceptable. All students can learn. It’s the educators job to find their unique strengths and teach those areas. Educators need to be agile and quick thinking as the world is changing quickly that our students may be properly equipped for a successful future.

Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6 (KJV)

Statement of Faith

• We believe that the Bible is the infallible inspired word of God. The plenary inspiration of God means; full, entire, complete and absolute; is accepted as true concerning the scriptures.

All scripture [is] given by inspiration of God, and [is] profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: 2 Timothy 3:16 (KJV)

• We believe there is only one God.

Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God [is] one LORD: Deuteronomy 6:4 (KJV)

For thy Maker [is] thine husband; the LORD of hosts [is] his name; and thy Redeemer the Holy One of Israel; The God of the whole earth shall he be called. Isaiah 54:5 (KJV)

• We believe that God created the universe and that all mankind was created in the image and likeness of God.

In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. Genesis 1:1 (KJV)

And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.

Genesis 1:26 (KJV)

• We believe that Jesus is the Son of God and that the fullness of the Godhead is in him.

The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God; Mark 1:1 (KJV)

For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily. Colossians 2:9 (KJV)

• We believe in the sanctity of life. All people whether born or unborn are sacred.

Thou shalt not kill. Exodus 20:13 (KJV)

• We believe that children are a gift from God.

Lo, children [are] an heritage of the LORD: [and] the fruit of the womb [is his] reward. Psalm 127:3 (KJV)

• We believe that marriage is only between a man and a woman.

Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh. Genesis 2:24 (KJV)

• We believe in the baptism of water and the Holy Spirit.

Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. Acts 2:38 (KJV)

• We believe that Jesus will return for his bride, the church.

In my Father's house are many mansions: if [it were] not [so], I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, [there] ye may be also. John 14:2-3 (KJV)

Join us in delivering safe, reliable transportation services that make a difference every day! We are committed to supporting your growth as a professional driver and leader within our organization.

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Paid training

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $22