About this role
BUS DRIVER WILL HELP OBTAIN A CLASS B CDL PAID TRAINING REGULAR ROUTE DRIVER WAGE = $99.40/DAY
The Benton CSD is seeking a BUS DRIVER. Benton Community is located in east central Iowa in close proximity to Cedar Rapids. Benton Community is a large rural school district with 8 communities covering 330 square miles. There are currently 18 regular bus routes in the school district. To drive a school bus in Iowa, you'll need to obtain a commercial driver's license (CDL) with passenger and school bus endorsements. This means you must complete all of the standard CDL licensing requirements, including passing additional knowledge tests on how to safely transport passengers on a school bus. An air brake endorsement is also needed if you are asked to drive a bus equipped with air brakes. Job requirements include:
• Pass a school bus knowledge test. • Pass a driving skills test in a school bus. • Pass a criminal background check. • Maintain a clean driving record. • Become trained and certified as a school bus driver. Benton CSD is willing to assist interesting candidates in completing the necessary requirements for certification. If interested in this position, please complete the application on our website (https://www.benton.k12.ia.us) under employment opportunities. Please contact Tim Lyons, Transportation Director, if you are interested.
Kristi Wright Transportation Director Benton Community School District 319-228-8426 [email protected]
Job Description* *subject to change
TITLE: Bus Driver REPORTS TO: Director of Transportation or designee JOB GOAL: To maintain a smooth and efficient transportation system for the District, perform the job with efficiency and accuracy with attention to detail in regard to children, complete necessary tasks and keep the District's automobiles and buses in a state of operating excellence so that they present no problems or interruptions to the educational program.
QUALIFICATIONS: 1. High school diploma or GED 2. Hold an Iowa School Bus Driver LICENSE (CDL). 2. Pass pre-employment drug screening and record check. 3. A good driving record 4. Comply with random drug and alcohol testing. 5. Knowledge in the use of emergency equipment on a school bus. Benton Community is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Benton Community is a thriving district in eastern Iowa that is truly A Place to Belong. Benton is a rural district that serves the communities of Atkins, Blairstown, Elberon, Keystone, Newhall, Norway, Van Horne, and Watkins and the surrounding areas. Benton Community is located near the Cedar Rapids corridor. Looking for a place to call home? Consider joining us as a Bobcat!
It is the policy of the Benton Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact Mrs. Anna Selk at [email protected]. The board requires all persons, agencies, vendors, contractors and other persons and organizations doing business with or performing services for the school district to subscribe to all applicable federal and state laws, executive orders, rules and regulations pertaining to contract compliance and equal opportunity.