Bus Driver

Benton Community Schools will train applicants who wish to become qualified to drive a school bus for Benton Community Schools. Whether you can drive mornings, afternoons or both, we would love to have you.

FREE TRAINING and a SIGN ON BONUS OF $175 - after completion and obtaining the CDL B with a P(passenger) and S (school bus) endorsements.

The following position is open:
School Bus Driver

Reports to:
Transportation Director

Goal:
To provide safe and efficient transportation services.

What to expect:

• Starting pay $25.16 up to $34.56 an hour
• Minimum of 4 hours a day
• 183 work days
• Retirement benefits
• Sick and Personal Pay
• Time off during all school breaks.
• A chance to make a real life difference in the lives of our students

Qualifications:

• A valid Indiana Driver License
• Obtain a Class B CDL with airbrakes, passenger and school bus endorsements
• Clean driving history
• High school graduate or equivalent
• Pass a pre-employment drug screen
• Pass a background check
• Demonstrate the ability to work cooperatively with other staff.
• Pass a DOT Physical and Physical Fitness Test every two years
• The ability to learn new skills

Responsibilities:

• Complete a pre-trip inspection prior to each use of the bus.
• Obey all traffic laws.
• Observe all FCC regulations for the use of the two-way radio.
• Supervise the boarding and deboarding of students.
• Maintain discipline when students are on the bus.
• Keep assigned bus(es) clean each day.
• Follow assigned schedules and routes.
• Discharge students only at authorized stops.
• Transport only authorized students.
• Report all accidents and complete proper forms.
• maintain at least one half a tank of fuel.
• Attend meetings as requested or required.
• Complete all required paperwork timely.
• Follow all procedures, policies, and directives of the district.
• Perform other duties as assigned or needed.
• Comply with all directives from supervisor-written or verbal.

Terms of Employment: School year, wages and benefits as outlined in the classified handbook.