Description

OUR FUTURE: PREPARE. LEARN. LEAD.
Come work at Mount Horeb Area School District! We are currently seeking to hire a highly dedicated Bus Driver for our 2022-23 school year. We strive to hire individuals who are determined to see all students succeed, cognizant of their mindset, a champion of equity and results-oriented. Applicants must be committed to continuous improvement and skilled at fostering mutually respectful relationships with students, parents, colleagues and community members. We look for individuals whose creativity, curiosity, enthusiasm and professionalism are contagious. This is a great way to earn extra income, build relationships and be part of helping student learning.

What Your Day Will Look Like:
The majority of your day will be spent transporting students to and from regularly scheduled locations while following strict time schedules. While en route you will be required to maintain order among pupils during trips to ensure safety as well. You will also be responsible for checking the condition of the bus and reporting any bus malfunctions or needed repairs. You will be required to comply with traffic regulations to operate in a safe and courteous manner.

What We Offer:
The starting bus driver's pay is $34.25/route (approximately 1-1.5 hours per route). Pay can be adjusted based on experience.

Other opportunities may be available for transporting students to/from events.

The safety and well being of our staff, students and families are important, and we have implemented standard operating procedures throughout the district including guidelines around cleaning, hygiene, illness and protective measures

Why People Stay:
Great relationships built on collaboration and communication shared by all staff members, students, and parents which makes for a successful team and all around cooperation/satisfaction. MHASD has a friendly and inviting atmosphere which allows for educational freedom and continuous professional development with room to grow within the school district.

Who We Are:
We're pleased to be nationally recognized for excellence in education. Mount Horeb Area School District is dedicated to high levels of achievement and skills through academically enhanced curriculum and priorities for the arts for our 2400+ students and families served. Our District's mission, in partnership with the community, is dedicated to nurturing, educating and challenging our students; preparing and empowering them to be productive, responsible and self-fulfilled members of society. If you're passionate and dedicated, Mount Horeb Area School District is an ideal place to make a difference every day and empower our students. Apply today!

Qualifications

Our Ideal Candidate:
*High school diploma or equivalency.
*Holds (or willing to be trained at District expense) a Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
*Must be able to make sound and immediate decisions at any given time based on traffic and road conditions and bus operations;
*Pick up/deliver passengers safely per daily schedule and dispatch ride assignments which could vary;
*Operate bus in safe manner and follow driver policies/procedures manual;
*Understand and follow Wisconsin DOT, District, Agency, and Program laws/requirements/guidelines;
*Immediately inform supervisor of identified or suspected mechanical problems;
*Complete pre and post trip bus inspections/reports during scheduled hours;
*Inform passengers of transportation program policy, procedures, and schedule;
*Provide positive public relations by maintaining a clean bus and maintaining an appropriate appearance;
*Treat and assist passengers/families in a courteous, positive, friendly and professional manner and confront situations tactfully;
*Keep an updated CDL with current DOT physical card and maintain a safe driving record;
*Other duties as may be assigned.
*Demonstrates and supports a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion.