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Duties

Steward Elementary School District 220 is looking for a Bus Driver who will be responsible for transporting children from school to home or from home to school. Picks up children along scheduled route and ensures they remain in their seats until they reach their destination.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Transport children to and from school.
  • Pick up children along scheduled routes at the same time every day.
  • Before stopping, operate stop sign and flashing lights on bus to alert traffic.
  • Pick up students in the morning and return them home or to the designated bus stop in the afternoon.
  • Check the bus tires, lights, and oil and do other basic maintenance.
  • Follow a planned route on a time schedule.
  • Help disabled children get on and off the bus.
  • Ensure children stay in their seat at all times.
  • Discipline unruly children.
  • Follow traffic laws and state and federal transit regulations
  • Follow safety procedures to make sure they and all kids are safe
  • Listen to alerts about bad weather.
  • Carefully navigate roads and watch for ice, debris, or slippery spots.
  • Report accidents immediately.
  • Call police during an emergency.
  • Drive students to field trips, sporting events, and other activities.
  • Enforce rules regarding conduct.

Qualifications

  • you must be at least 21
  • possess a valid driver's license
  • pass a DOT medical exam
  • pass ferderal/state background check 
  • obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements
  • complete an 8-hour training course, and passing driving skills tests

Salary/Benefits

Benefits: (based on 3 hour days,  176 days per year)

  • Hourly wage based on experience.
  • 4 Sick days/ 1 Personal days
  • $1,000 Insurance Stipend

Additional Notes

Extra pay for extra trips (sport games, field trips, etc.)

Job Posting Date

4/10/2026

Application Deadline

7/1/2026

Start Date

8/12/2026

Email for More Information

mesposito@stewardschool220.org