About this role
Address: 2102 Delevan Drive, West Des Moines, Iowa WDMCS is seeking school bus drivers to join our team. These full-time positions work a minimum of 6 hours per day during the school year (6am-9am, 2pm-5pm). There are many opportunities for additional hours! Regular hours start mid-August, with training available over the summer. Extra Bus Drivers have a consistent work schedule, but the route varies day-to-day. Extra drivers make $0.75/hr over the regular driver base pay. Increased wages available if you have prior years of experience driving K-12 school busses. We are pleased to offer the following insurance benefits: • Single health insurance at no cost • Single dental insurance at no cost • Optional vision insurance • Life insurance (1x annualized salary) at no cost • Long term disability insurance at no cost • Coverage for spouse, children, or family is available for a cost 8 paid holidays: Labor day, Thanksgiving + Black Friday, Christmas Eve, Christmas, New Years, MLK Day, and Memorial Day. Leave package consisting of: • 15 sick days • 7 family sick days • 1 personal day • Bereavement, adoption, and parental leave available WDMCS is an IPERS employer. 403(b) plan available to those wishing to contribute to a supplemental retirement account. Essential Job Functions
• Provide transportation in accordance with District policy and procedure as well as local, state and federal laws and regulations.
• Follow designated all routes accurately, in accordance with time schedules and stops.
• Learn and effectively drive all bus routes to fill in for absent bus drivers.
• Quickly and safely adapt to job or route assignment changes.
• Perform bus assistant job duties as assigned.
• Conduct safe and orderly loading and unloading of students.
• Maintain order and discipline on bus.
• Perform routine operator maintenance to include: pre/post inspections, sweeping interior, wiping upholstery, cleaning windshields, reporting equipment defects and presenting bus for maintenance.
• Participate in all training pertaining to the job.
• Report all accidents immediately to the Transportation Supervisor or designee.
• Complete and submit daily mileage, student conduct/incident or other reports and documentation as required.
• Operate a school bus or other District vehicles safely to provide transportation for students, staff and community.
• Participate in all required drug and alcohol testing.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Operate vehicles during inclement weather.
• Complete all training as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Selection Procedure: Applicants with completed applications will be screened for the interview process. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive a call or email from the person involved with the hiring process. You will receive an email notification if you are not selected for an interview. AA/EEO Employer