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School Bus Driver APPLY ONLINE

Duties

  • 1. Drive the school bus safety along prescribed bus routes picking up and dropping off students as assigned by the Director of Buildings and Grounds/Transportation
  • 2. Assume responsibility for the safety of the students when they are on the bus.
  • 3. Assume responsibility for the general control of the students while passengers.
  • 4. Assume responsibility for reporting any unusual misconduct of the students.
  • 5. Drive the school bus safely for field trips and extra-curricular activities as assigned by supervisor.
  • 6. Conduct evacuation drill twice a year as instructed by supervisor.
  • 7. Keep the inside of the bus clean.
  • 8. Prepare and submit annual seating chart of students.
  • 9. Complete a daily count of passengers miles traveled
  • 10. Complete a daily log of fuel expense and fuel consumption.
  • 11. Fuel bus as needed, not allowing fuel to go below ¼ tank.
  • 12. Conduct daily safety check of bus prior to use.
  • 13. Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

  • 1. Must hold valid school bus driver’s permit and CDL license.
  • 2. Must meet annual requirements for certification, including physical requirements and handbook review.
  • 3. Required to attend refresher course, as provided by law and/or directed by Transportation Supervisor
  • 4. Participation in random drug test program.
  • 5. Ability to interact positively with students, co-workers and supervisors.

Salary/Benefits

Salary:

$25.50 per hour; 5.00 Hours per day

Benefits:

  • As listed for Non-Certified Staff, either over or fewer than 600 hours , as appropriate.
  • District paid medical insurance.
  • District paid life insurance.
  • Paid training.
  • Eligible for IMRF.
  • Sign-on bonus for fully licensed school bus drivers of $1,000.

 

How to Apply

Please email: zupancichk@mokena159.org; If you have further questions, please call Transportation @ 708-342-4959.

Job Posting Date

9/11/2025

Start Date

9/11/2025