What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Bus Driver position at School District of Philadelphia and Careers?
Do you enjoy driving? Are you an early riser? Do you enjoy interacting with children and thrive in a team environment?
The School District of Philadelphia is hiring Bus Chauffeurs (Drivers)! Bus Drivers play a critical role in supporting students on their journeys to and from school. Earn $16/hour starting salary! Without a CDL, No Worries! We have a CDL training program!
Summary:
Operates a school bus for the School District of Philadelphia. Provides transportation to students on regularly scheduled routes to and from school sites during the school day and after school hours, and on school-sponsored field trips. Provides transportation to School District employees from and to selected work sites.
Functions:
- Drives school buses to a number of assigned routes, picking up and discharging students at designated location; transports students on field trips.
- Supervises or assists in the supervision of students' behavior while on the bus.
- Cleans and maintains vehicles; may assist transportation mechanics in the daily maintenance of buses which may include checking batteries, radiators and changing tires.
Minimum Requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent;
- Must be 21 years of age;
- Class "A" or "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with a passenger and a school bus endorsement and the removal of the air brake restriction, as a condition of employment.
- The School District offers a training class prior to employment to help applicants obtain a CDL before they are hired. This training is unpaid, about one week long, and is valued at over $5,000. This training class helps you prepare for the CDL test with the school bus endorsement.
- Applicants must pass the physical examination required of all SDP new hires prior to being considered for the training class.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Demonstrated knowledge of:
- the traffic laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
- the skill necessary to operate a motor vehicle having an automatic transmission.
Demonstrated ability to:
- operate a vehicle safely and efficiently.
- perform light manual tasks if required by work assignment.
- carry out written and oral instructions.
- maintain effective working relationships.
Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16