Posted 6mo ago

School Bus Driver (w/Trainer Stipend)

@ Chicago Education Project
United States
$24/hrOnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:Operate bus, Care for students, Ensure safety
Requirements Summary:Operate school bus safely, communicate effectively, follow schedules; pass pre-employment physical, drug, alcohol, background and TB tests; maintain exceptional driving record; learn safety procedures.
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Job Description
    School Bus Driver (w/Trainer Stipend) JobID: 15022
  • Position Type:
      Transportation/Driver

  • Date Posted:
      11/3/2025

  • Location:
      Transportation Department

  • District:
      Oswego Community Unit School District No. 308
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    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:
    • $24.00 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