Bus Driver

Description:
The Valley Park School District has immediate openings for School Bus Drivers. We are seeking individuals interested in a professional School Bus driver career to provide safe, reliable, and efficient transportation of students. Our district offers competitive wage compensation and a generous benefits menu including state retirement, health insurance to full-time employees, and training.
Qualifications :

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent
• 2 years of job-related experience preferred
• Have or be able to obtain a CDL with bus driver and air brake endorsements

Essential Job Functions include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Transports students of all ages to and from school and extra-curricular activities in a safe and timely manner
• Manages student behavior and maintains discipline on the bus
• Conducts and logs pre-trip inspections to check for cleanliness, safety, proper mechanical functions and adequate fuel level
• Conducts trip inspections after each run to check for vandalism, cleanliness, lost articles, and sleeping children
• Maintains and tracks route data as mandated by school and state regulations.
• Reports mechanical problems to Lead Bus Driver
• Maintains the confidentiality of students' discipline and medical records.
• Conducts safety drills with students as required by the district
• Interprets routes and maps and anticipates and analyzes road conditions and hazards
• Attends safety and compliance meetings and workshops and trainings as requested
• Other duties may be assigned

Compensation: Hourly Rate: Minimum: $19.00 (COMPENSATION FOR EXPERIENCE IS CONSIDERED)
Benefits: Comprehensive Benefits Package. District provides the employee with Medical, Dental and Life Insurance coverage.
Optional: Vision and dependent coverage is available at employee's expense.
FLSA status: Non-Exempt
Please understand in order to be considered as a candidate you must complete all steps in the application process.
Equal Opportunity Employer: It is the policy of the Valley Park School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, or disability in its programs or employment practices as required by Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.