School Bus Driver (w/Trainer Stipend)

1 / 8 / 2025

Location :

Transportation Department

Community Unit School District 308 (SD308) is seeking qualified candidates to become School Bus Drivers for the district.

• This position will be responsible for traning and will receive a $1.00 Training Stipend

Work hours will be varied.

COMPENSATION :

• 23.00 p / h (Rate of pay could be adjusted up to compensate for experience.)
• Monthly attendance Bonus
• Longevity Bonus

Please note that the hourly rate of pay is inclusive of the mandatory 4.5% retirement contribution to the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF).

BENEFITS : Full-time Associates enjoy a robust selection of healthcare benefits including :

• Employer paid Life and AD&D insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Three medical plans to choose from including PPO and HMO plans.
• SD308 provides a 100% claim reimbursement program for out of pocket expenses (excluding ER services), when an employee is enrolled in our PPO plan and uses our RUSH Healthcare reimbursement program.

PAID TIME OFF : This benefit includes :

• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Days (employee shall be granted ten (10) sick days per year.)
• Paid Personal Days (employee shall be granted two (2) personal days per year.)
• Paid Bereavement Days (employee shall be granted two (2) bereavement days per year.)

UNION MEMBERSHIP : This position is represented by the Oswego Transportation Association (OTA).

QUALIFICATIONS :

• 21 years of age (or older) with high school diploma or equivalent.
• Skills necessary to operate a school bus safely, communicate effectively, follow determined schedules.
• In a timely manner, handle emergency situations, evaluations and administer first aid.
• Ability to pass pre-employment physical, drug, alcohol, background and TB testing.
• Exceptional driving record.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn safety.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Operate the school bus safely while managing and caring for students
• Learn and adapt to each student's medical, physical, communicative and emotional needs
• Serve as a role model demonstrating positive attitude and self-control
• Protect the confidentiality of student records and information
• Responsible to secure students who use child safety restraint systems

Attachment(s) :

• Transportation Trainer Stipend Information.pdf

Salary : $23