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School Bus Driver

Forrestville Valley School District #221
Forreston, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/10/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/7/2025

BUS Driver -Full and Part-Time Positions Needed Immediately

$21.25/hour

You can be a part of a great organization that offers work/life balance and benefits while helping your community!

PAID Bus Driver Training

o Paid Bus Driver Training to include $2,000 stipend after completion of eligible routes

Free student tuition for non-resident employees

o Employees with children residing outside Forrestville Valley may have their children attend the district tuition free. This applies to both full and part-time employees.

176 Workdays (School Attendance Days Only)

~ Eligible for IMRF Retirement Pension

~ Eligible for Health and Dental Insurance

Additional Extra-Curricular Activity Pay (Available for All Drivers)

o Hourly Rate of $17.50/Hour for Extra-Curricular

o Extra-Curricular Events vary from 3-7 hours and include academic and sporting events such as athletic games, FFA, band/music activities, and field trips

o Free admission to extra-curricular activity

Start Date: Upon Completion of Training

General Description

Responsible for providing safe transportation for children to and from their drop off points.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Inspect bus before each trip; responsible for D.O.T. Pre‐trip Checklist.
  • Transport children to and from school in a safe and timely fashion.
  • Inspect bus after each run to make sure no children are left on the bus.
  • Follow all loading and unloading procedures.
  • Ensure Gasoline levels are monitored and consistently maintained.
  • Maintain PMI maintenance.
  • Maintain order on the bus; work with children and parents on good safety practices associated with bus operations.
  • Perform any other assigned tasks relevant to the effective operation of the agency or assigned by supervisor.

Required Knowledge & Experience

  • Valid Illinois CDL and School Bus Permit. (We can assist you with this.)
  • Must pass all preliminary pre-hire requirements including but not limited to DOT Drug Testing, DOT & DCFS Physical Certification and Criminal Background Clearances.

Essential Job Functions

  • Work environment‐ Must have the ability to work in an environment with a high noise level and considerable activity.

How to Apply

Please submit a letter of interest, resume, and 3 references to:

S. Smith, Superintendent

Forrestville Valley School District #221

P.O. Box #665

Forreston, IL 61030

Phone: (815) 938-2036

Email: mkeisel@fvdistrict221.org

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Paid training
  • Retirement plan

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekends as needed

Experience:

  • School bus driving: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • CDL (Preferred)
  • Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $21

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