2102 Delavan Drive, West Des Moines, Iowa

WDMCS is seeking school bus drivers to join our team for the 2023-24 school year.

These full-time positions work a minimum of 6 hours per day during the school year (6am-9am, 2pm-5pm). There are many opportunities for additional hours!

Increased wages available if you have prior years of experience driving K-12 school buses.

We are pleased to offer the following insurance benefits:

• Single health insurance at no cost

• Single dental insurance at no cost

• Optional vision insurance

• Life insurance (1x annualized salary) at no cost

• Long term disability insurance at no cost

• Coverage for spouse, children, or family is available (employee share = 27%)

7 paid holidays: Labor day, Thanksgiving + Black Friday, Christmas Eve, Christmas, New Years, Memorial Day.

Leave package consisting of:

• 15 sick days

• 7 family sick days

• 1 personal day

• Bereavement, adoption, and parental leave available

WDMCS is an IPERS employer.

403(b) plan available to those wishing to contribute to a supplemental retirement account.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provide transportation in accordance with District policy and procedure as well as local, state and federal laws and regulations.

• Follow designated routes accurately, in accordance with time schedules and stops.

• Conduct safe and orderly loading and unloading of students.

• Maintain order and discipline on the school bus at all times.

• Perform routine operator maintenance to including but not limited to: pre/post inspections, sweeping interior, wiping upholstery, cleaning windshields, reporting equipment defects and presenting bus for maintenance.

• Participate in all training pertaining to the job.

• Report all accidents immediately to the Transportation Supervisor or designee.

• Complete and submit daily mileage, student conduct/incident or other reports and documentation as required.

• Keep and handle all student information in a confidential manner.

• Maintain route books, keep organized with current information.

• Operate a school bus or other district vehicles safely at all times.

• Participate in all required drug and alcohol testing.

• Reliable attendance and punctuality.

• Operate vehicles during inclement weather.

• Complete all safety training as required.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Selection Procedure:

Applicants with completed applications will be screened for the interview process. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive a call or email from the person involved with the hiring process. You will receive an email notification if you are not selected for an interview.

AA/EEO Employer

Primary Location TRANSPORTATION

Salary Range $19.60 - $21.70 / Per Hour

Shift Type Full-Time