Position Type:
Transportation/Bus Driver
Date Posted:
8/11/2026
Location:
Transportation
Date Available:
Immediate
Closing Date:
Until Filled
Driver Requirements:
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Possess or able to obtain a valid School Bus Permit as required by Illinois law (required before training can begin).
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Successful completion of a school bus driver physical (paid for by district).
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Successfully pass a pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing.
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Successfully pass state and federal background check.
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Attend annual school bus driver refresher class as required by Illinois law.
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Complete First Aid & CPR training (provided by district).
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Open to ongoing professional development.
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Valid driver's license.
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Be at least 21 years of age.
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Be comfortable securing small children in child safety securement systems.
Essential Job Functions:
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Operate the school van in a safe and effective manner in order to minimize the risk of injury, property damage or loss of life.
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Dependable attendance is an essential function for this position.
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Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and procedure manuals.
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Operate the school van in a safe and efficient way according to all relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
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Maintain schedules and maintain order on the school van.
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Follow all district transportation protocols and procedures.
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Perform other duties as assigned by the Transportation Supervisor.
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Ensure the van is safely and securely stored.
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Ability to work well with students including students with special needs.
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Ability to work well with students with mild to severe disabilities, physical and/or emotional needs.
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Other duties as assigned
Physical Demands:
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Ability to work in all different weather conditions including extreme cold and extreme heat.
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Climbing up to 3 foot height up to six times a day.
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Reaching arms distance multiple times a day, walking up to 30 minutes a day on distance up to 100 feet at a time.
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Sitting five hours per day on a cushioned van seat while operating school van.
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Ability to crawl from driver's seat to side passenger sliding door in event of emergency.
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Hearing and speaking to exchange information; seeing to perform assigned duties; sitting for extended periods of time; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a van; kneeling, bending at the waist, and reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally to perform assigned duties; lifting heavy children in and out of restricted spaces.
Uniform:
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District/department shirts will be provided. Driver will provide own khaki pants or shorts.
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No open toe shoes or sandals/slides allowed.
Job Summary:
This position is a for a 9 month employee (with summer possibilities)
Education/Experience:
High School diploma or equivalent required
Reports to: Director of Transportation
Work Schedule (Approximately):
Monday - Friday (on student attendance days - 9 months)
Guaranteed 7 hours/day
Midday work available!
Starting Pay: $27.06/hour
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Basic Term Life Insurance, IMRF
Application Procedure:
Apply online only. www.d103.org/employment
Selection Procedure:
Administrators review submitted applications on a regular basis and contact potential candidates for interviews.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $27.06 per hour
