Bus Driver for the 2024-2025 School Year (Multiple Vacancies) - #1690150

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SALARY

Bus Drivers are paid a minimum of 4 hours per day with several opportunities to pick up additional routes during the day or after school.

Year

Hourly

Rate

1

$19.47

2

$19.99

3

$20.51

4

$21.03

5

$21.86

6

$22.69

7

$25.86

8

$26.12

9

$26.38

10

$26.64

A year of service annual increase will be provided to employees who have completed 120 working days in a paid status per school year based on the board approved salary schedule. New employees will begin on year 1.

BENEFITS
Bus drivers work part-time hours with full-time benefits!

EVSC offers four (4) Anthem medical insurance plans. Full medical, dental and vision insurance are provided with this position. Click here to view the rates for each plan. If elected, insurance coverage begins the first of the month following the successful completion of a 30-day probationary period

Employees enrolled in an EVSC medical insurance plan are eligible to use any of the three EVSC Health & Wellness Centers. The health clinics provide primary care services, generic prescription medications, physicals, health screenings, and labs; all at NO COST to the employee or covered family member

EVSC is proud to provide accumulated paid time off for:

• Sick Time
• Over 25 Holidays!
• Personal Business Days

EVSC employees have access to the EVSC Wee Care Learning Centers. The Wee Care program provides a quality early learning experience for employees' children as young as six weeks through age five at a special employee rate

This position will automatically be enrolled in the Public Employees' Retirement Fund (PERF) through the state of Indiana, which includes a defined benefit (Pension) as well as an Annuity Savings Account (ASA). Employees may also participate in a 403(b) Plan. Enrolling in the 403(b) plan allows employees to save for their retirement by making a pre-tax salary deferral contributions to the Plan

Eligible employees may enroll in the EVSC group life insurance and long term disability plans. EVSC also offers a variety of voluntary insurance products through American Fidelity

EVSC offers a free Employee Assistance Program (EAP). It is a confidential, voluntary service that provides professional counseling and referral services designed to help employees and their family members with personal, job or family-related matters

SUMMARY:

Drives bus to transport students over specified routes according to time schedule. Complies with traffic regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned.

• Drives a school bus safely and professionally.
• Performs and properly completes daily pre-trip inspections.
• Complies with all traffic ordinances.
• Complies with discipline polices set forth in the school code of conduct for transportation.
• Participates in on-site training.
• Shows proficiency in handling and maneuvering school bus.
• Shall faithfully perform all duties and responsibilities as outlined in his/her contract and follow management directives.
• Special Education bus drivers (only) complete training required on handling disabled students.
• Wheelchair special education bus drivers (only) complete training on handling disabled students and proper procedures to use the wheelchair lift.
• Must maintain up to date route sheets
• Maintain regular attendance.
• Must have training (only) if driving special needs route for any purpose.

JOB SPECIFIC SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to work in a friendly manner with co-workers and students.
• Ability to read and understand maps.
• Ability to pass state skill test, state written test, Department of Transportation physical and MDE Basic Training Program.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both in oral and written form.
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Work collaboratively with EVSC employees, vendors and community partners in a teamwork-driven environment
• Strive to be innovative in continuously improving processes for district-wide success
• Provide excellent service in all forms of communication with a results-oriented customer-driven focus
• Successful in working effectively and efficiently in a high pressure, time-sensitive environment
• Ability to internally motivate, think critically, and initiate strategic improvement
• Exude a positive and dependable work ethic
• Highly organized with attention to detail

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervises students while transporting them.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Must have no points on driving record and able to pass physical including drug test.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Valid commercial driver’s license with all necessary endorsements.

DOT mandatory random drug testing program.

Bus driving certification card for the State of Indiana.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Ability to read a limited number of two and three syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers.
• Ability to print and speak simple sentences.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

• Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.
• Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume and distance.

REASONING ABILITY:

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continuously required to sit and occasionally required to walk or stand.
• Frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk while performing the duties of this job.
• Frequently repeats the same hand, arm or finger motion many times.
• Frequently uses hand strength to grasp tools.
• Continuously driving on the job.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds such as students.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and peripheral vision, and distance.
• Ability to assist students when an emergency evacuation is needed.
• Must be able to hear and talk.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in temperatures above 100° and below 32°.
• Occasionally will walk on slippery surfaces.
• The employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints and interact with the public and other workers.
• The employee has direct responsibility for the safety and well-being of others.
• The noise level in the work environment is frequently loud to where you have to raise your voice to be heard.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The job description is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position and it does not serve to proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned or changed by management.

It is the policy of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, age, limited English proficiency, or disability in its programs or employment policies as required by the Indiana Civil Rights Law (I.C.22-9-1), Title IV, and Title VII (Civil Rights Act of 1964), the Equal Pay Act of 1973, Title IX (Educational Amendments), the Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act and Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973).

Questions concerning compliance with these laws should be directed to the Title IX Coordinator of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation, 951 Walnut Street, Evansville, IN 47713, phone number 435-8508.

The interview committee will give preference to candidates who, through the interview process, past experience, and references have demonstrated the ability to interact with students, staff, and the community.

The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans and veterans with service-connected disabilities, are encouraged to apply.