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School Bus Driver - Kirksville, MO


Company : Ecco Ride


Location : Kirksville, MO


Created : 2025-07-01


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

*Looking for a job that helps the community you live in? Like having flexibility around your work schedule? Want to work for a company that genuinely values its employees? Ecco Ride offers a position with a minimum of 20 hours weekly for drivers covering full AM and PM routes, with additional hours available for midday and after-school shifts.**Driver*School Bus Drivers are responsible for safely transporting students to and from school and related events, ensuring their well-being while aboard the bus, and maintaining order and discipline among passengers.*Their duties and responsibilities include:** Conducting daily inspections of the bus to ensure it is safe and well-maintained* Driving students to and from school in accordance with a set schedule and route* Following all traffic and corporation regulations to ensure student safety* Managing student behavior and report any issues to the school administration* Assisting students with getting on and off the bus, and crossing the street when necessary* Keeping the bus clean and free of trash* Administering first aid or emergency assistance when needed* Communicating with parents, teachers, and administrators regarding any student concerns* Completing reports regarding van incidents, delays, or accidents*Qualifications:** Valid class E driver’s license* Must be over the age of 21 _(25 In the State of Tennessee)_* Ability to remain calm in stressful driving situations* A clean driving record* Ability to pass a background check* Physical health and stamina to work long hours* Excellent vision and good hearing* Patient, responsible, and reliable*Physical Requirements:*· Climb and descend the bus steps 3 times within 30 seconds.· Starting in a seated position, quickly exit oneself from an emergency door within 20 seconds.· Carry or drag a 125 pound bag 30 feet in 30 seconds· Repeatedly open and close a manually operated bus entrance door, operate hand controls simultaneously and quickly, have quick reaction time from throttle to brake, repeatedly depress clutch and/or brake petals*Benefits*· Life Insurance· 401k with Matching Contributions· Voluntary Benefits· Dental Insurance· Vision Insurance· Additional Life Insurance· LTD· STD· Critical Illness· Accident Insurance· Hospital Indemnity*License/Certification*· CDL B (Preferred)· Passenger Endorsement (Preferred)· School Bus Endorsement (Preferred)Job Type: Part-timePay: From $17.00 per hourBenefits:* 401(k)* 401(k) matching* Dental insurance* Life insurance* Referral program* Vision insuranceSchedule:* Monday to FridaySupplemental Pay:* Signing bonusWork Location: In person