School Van Driver

School Van Driver

Apply for the School Van Driver role at Warren Township High School.

• Possess or be able to obtain a valid School Bus Permit as required by Illinois law.
• Complete a school bus driver physical (paid for by the district).
• Pass pre‑employment and random drug and alcohol testing.
• Pass state and federal background check.
• Attend annual school bus driver refresher class as required by Illinois law.
• Complete First Aid & CPR training (provided by the district).
• Be open to ongoing professional development.
• Hold a valid driver’s license.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Be comfortable securing small children in child safety securement systems.

• Operate the school van safely and effectively, minimizing injury risks.
• Dependable attendance is essential.
• Read and interpret safety rules, procedure manuals, and district transportation protocols.
• Maintain schedules and order on the van.
• Follow all district transportation protocols and procedures.
• Perform duties assigned by the Transportation Supervisor.
• Ensure the van is safely stored.
• Work well with students, including those with special or severe disabilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Work in varying weather conditions, including extreme cold and heat.
• Climb up to 3 feet high up to six times daily.
• Reach arm‑length distance multiple times daily; walk up to 30 minutes covering up to 100 feet.
• Sit five hours per day on a cushioned van seat while operating the van.
• Crawl from driver’s seat to side passenger sliding door in emergencies.
• Hear, speak, and see to exchange information and perform duties.
• Manipulate hands and fingers to operate the van; kneel, bend, and reach overhead and horizontally.
• Lift heavy children in and out of restricted spaces.

• District shirts provided; driver must provide khaki pants or shorts.
• No open‑toe shoes, sandals, or slides.

This position is for a 9‑month employee, with summer possibilities.

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Director of Transportation.

Monday – Friday on student attendance days for 9 months; guaranteed 7 hours/day. Midday work available.

Medical, Dental, Basic Term Life Insurance, IMRF.

$26.79 per hour.

Apply online only 3.org/employment.

Administrators review applications regularly and contact potential candidates for interviews.

Full‑time.