Position Summary
- Title: Bus Driver
- Department: Reports to Transportation Coordinator - Director of Facilities
- Classification: Part time for 2026-2027 school year
- Schedule: Monday through Friday, morning and afternoon routes with flexibility for days with special schedules.
Overview
We are seeking a reliable and dedicated Bus Driver to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for safely transporting passengers to their destinations while ensuring a positive and educational experience. This role requires strong communication skills, a commitment to safety, experience in driving a school bus and the ability to interact effectively with children and diverse groups of people.
Mission
Prayer, Study, Community, Preaching – this is Dominican education at St. Pius X High School. Inspired by Veritas, young men and women embrace academic excellence and integrity, celebrate the community's diverse gifts and heritage, and embody social justice and service.
Responsibilities
- Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure safe operation.
- Transport students to and from school each day on established routes in a safe and timely manner.
- Place the safety of students as the utmost importance in route and drop off at their final destination.
- Drive additional extracurricular routes that includes sporting events, practices, field trips, service, etc.
- Clean bus as necessary to maintain professional appearance and sanitation of vehicle.
- Additional charter work on an as needed basis.
- Report all accidents, vehicle damage, student injuries and mechanical problems in a timely manner.
- Exerts a positive influence and work in harmony with associates.
- Respond to suggestions for improvement in a positive manner.
- Display professionalism in working with students, parents, staff and community.
- Maintain professional appearance.
- Perform any other related duties as assigned by school administration.
Qualifications and Experience
- Commitment to embrace the Catholic Mission and Dominican Charism at St. Pius X High School.
- Completion of Safe Haven environment training and the Archdiocesan Virtus program.
- High school diploma or G.E.D.
- Possess a valid Class B commercial driver’s license (CDL) with P & S endorsements and school bus safety course.
- Hold an excellent driving record.
- Conduct a criminal history check along with a DOT physical examination and drug screen.
- Experience in driving and operating a school bus.
- Ability to write clear reports and communicate effectively in English.
- Physically adept to perform and demonstrate emergency evacuation procedures (including pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds) and the ability to use emergency exits at any location on the bus.
- Ability to maintain student discipline and ensure that student behavior is not a distraction to safe driving.
- Complete basic first aid and CPR certification or acquire such within a timely manner.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage positively with children and adults alike.
