Bus Driver

We are seeking a highly skilled and safety-conscious Bus Driver to join our team at Creston Community School District. As a Bus Driver, you will be responsible for safely transporting students to and from school and other designated sites, while ensuring the well-being and safety of all passengers.

• Operate a school vehicle within a prescribed route(s) in accordance with time schedules, ensuring timely arrival and departure of students.
• Pick up and discharge students at designated stops, maintaining a safe and orderly environment.
• Transport students and staff on field trips to various locations, planning necessary route(s) and stops as needed, and ensuring compliance with district policies.
• Maintain order and proper discipline of student passengers, adhering to district policies and procedures.
• Conduct daily safety and operational inspection of assigned vehicles, reporting any needed mechanical repairs or maintenance.
• Service buses with gas, diesel fuel, and oil, and check for any issues or concerns.
• Perform periodical safety drills as required by law, and complete necessary reports upon request.
• Maintain cleanliness of vehicle to ensure safe operating condition, adhering to district standards.
• Complete periodic mileage and other reports, including passenger counts, to ensure accurate records.
• Attend various meetings regarding safety, first aid, and training updates as required, to stay current with industry standards.
• Attend driver training programs to maintain current knowledge of Iowa Motor Vehicle and Education Codes as it applies to the operation of vehicles in the transportation of school children.
• Ability to speak clearly and intelligibly in radio communications, ensuring effective communication with dispatch and other drivers.
• Effectively handle emergency situations, parent complaints, and special bussing requests, demonstrating a high level of professionalism and customer service.
• Ability to establish and maintain proper student conduct on school vehicles, promoting a positive and respectful environment.
• Wash the bus as needed, maintaining a clean and safe vehicle for students.

• High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with passenger & airbrake endorsement and the Iowa School Bus Operator's permit.
• Ability to understand and follow simple oral and written directions, read, and display thoroughness and cleanliness.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, students, and parents.

• Regular exertion of up to 10 pounds of force, frequent exertion of up to 25 pounds of force, and occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force.
• Standard vision requirements, vocal communication, and hearing to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
• Occasional work in wet, humid conditions, near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and exposure to bloodborne pathogens.