MSDWT
Bus Drivers (*Free CDL Training to become a MSDWT Bus Driver*)
Pay$25.65 / hour
LocationIndianapolis/Indiana
Employment typeFull-Time
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Job Description
- Req#: 3256
- Position Type:
Transportation/ Bus Driver - Date Posted:
4/23/2025 - Location:
Transportation - Safely drive a school bus on days when school is in session over designated routes in accordance with time schedules.
- Load and unload students at designated locations.
- Transport students, teachers and others on school field or activity trips.
- Must use professional and proper radio etiquette during two-way radio operation.
- Inspect the assigned school bus on a daily basis prior to transporting of passengers to ensure that the school bus is in good, clean and safe working order.
- Clean and refuel the school bus as needed.
- Ensure that a communication device is in proper working order before each trip.
- Report all mechanical deficiencies, traffic violations, or accidents, promptly.
- Arrange for and ensure completion of routine maintenance of the school bus (e.g., oil change); transport the school bus to and from maintenance and/or repair facilities.
- Maintain order and discipline in an effective and courteous manner among students being transported in accordance with district policies and procedures; report any incidents involving student discipline.
- Observe and track route timing, such as total time en-route, time between stops, loading and unloading times or any other requested information for the purpose of establishing route efficiency, as requested.
- Maintain and submit records and reports as required.
- Follow procedures to ensure that no child is left alone on the school bus without adult supervision at any time, and that all children have departed the school bus at the end of all bus routes (morning, evening and during field trips or other special trips).
- Inventory bus emergency and first aid supplies and equipment; reports needs to the Director.
- Prepare aides and children for bus drills and ensure that school bus evacuation drills are held as required.
- In case of accidents/emergencies, evacuate children according to written and practiced procedures, ensure that medical emergency procedures are followed; complete a written report as required.
- Attend and participate in training sessions and other continuing education, career and professional development opportunities.
- Other duties as assigned by the Director of Transportation and/or Assistant Director of Transportation.
- Successful prior experience working as a bus driver, preferably in a school district transporting children or willingness to train for CDL Class B.
- Motor Vehicle Operator's (DMV) License.
- Unexpired Commercial Driver's License (CDL), class B with Passenger and School Bus endorsement.
- High school diploma or GED
- Bus Driver.pdf
- Safely drive a school bus on days when school is in session over designated routes in accordance with time schedules.
- Load and unload students at designated locations.
- Transport students, teachers and others on school field or activity trips.
- Must use professional and proper radio etiquette during two-way radio operation.
- Inspect the assigned school bus on a daily basis prior to transporting of passengers to ensure that the school bus is in good, clean and safe working order.
- Clean and refuel the school bus as needed.
- Ensure that a communication device is in proper working order before each trip.
- Report all mechanical deficiencies, traffic violations, or accidents, promptly.
- Arrange for and ensure completion of routine maintenance of the school bus (e.g., oil change); transport the school bus to and from maintenance and/or repair facilities.
- Maintain order and discipline in an effective and courteous manner among students being transported in accordance with district policies and procedures; report any incidents involving student discipline.
- Observe and track route timing, such as total time en-route, time between stops, loading and unloading times or any other requested information for the purpose of establishing route efficiency, as requested.
- Maintain and submit records and reports as required.
- Follow procedures to ensure that no child is left alone on the school bus without adult supervision at any time, and that all children have departed the school bus at the end of all bus routes (morning, evening and during field trips or other special trips).
- Inventory bus emergency and first aid supplies and equipment; reports needs to the Director.
- Prepare aides and children for bus drills and ensure that school bus evacuation drills are held as required.
- In case of accidents/emergencies, evacuate children according to written and practiced procedures, ensure that medical emergency procedures are followed; complete a written report as required.
- Attend and participate in training sessions and other continuing education, career and professional development opportunities.
- Other duties as assigned by the Director of Transportation and/or Assistant Director of Transportation.
- Successful prior experience working as a bus driver, preferably in a school district transporting children or willingness to train for CDL Class B.
- Motor Vehicle Operator's (DMV) License.
- Unexpired Commercial Driver's License (CDL), class B with Passenger and School Bus endorsement.
- High school diploma or GED
JOB TITLE School Bus Driver LOCATION Transportation Department WORK SCHEDULE Monday – Friday (6.5+ hours/day), no evenings/weekends/holidays CALENDAR LENGTH School year – 185 days FLSA CLASSIFICATION Hourly, part-time HOURLY RATE $25.65/hr. or $27.21/hr (requires 5 years’ experience with another district) BENEFITS Paid CDL/Bus Driver Training! ($360) Step scale pay increases, Paid leave days, paid holidays, retirement contributions (PERF, 401a, VEBA), life insurance and health, dental and vision insurance offerings. BONUS $1,000 signing bonus* and attendance bonus
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JOB DESCRIPTION:
Under the supervision of the Director of Transportation and Assistant Director of Transportation, the School Bus Driver is responsible for performing the following duties:
EXPERIENCE
REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Seldom = Less than 25%
Occasional = 26 to 50%
Often = 51 to 75%
Very Frequent = Greater than 75%
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT PERCENTAGE OF TIME Ability to stand for extended periods of time Very frequent Ability to lift 25 pounds Often Ability to carry 25 pounds Often Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations Often Ability to see for the purpose of reading rules and policies and other printed matter Often Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation Very frequent Ability to operate job-related equipment Very frequent Ability to reach in all directions Very frequent
$1,000 SIGN ON BONUS
Any new full-time bus driver who possesses the necessary state licenses and qualifications to operate a school bus in Indiana at the time of their hire will be eligible for a $1,000 bonus during their first year of employment in the Washington Township Transportation Department.
* Qualified Drivers must possess all of the following:
1) An active Indiana CDL license
2) Air Brake Endorsement
3) Passenger Endorsement
4) School Bus Endorsement
5) Be eligible for an Indiana Department of Education Yellow Card
TRAINING QUESTIONS
For questions relating to the training process, contact Kim Gaither, Assistant Director of Transportation, at 317-254-5510.
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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About the company
The MSD of Washington Township is a dynamic community with broad diversity in cultures, religions, races and socioeconomic groups.