At Cornerstone Christian Schools, our mission is to take all the Gospel to all the world and to every generation, allowing them to discover the difference Christ can make in their lives. We are seeking dedicated and safety-conscious Bus Drivers who share this mission and will help ensure the safe transportation of students, employees, volunteers, and ministry guests to and from school, field trips, church events, and other ministry-related activities. If you are passionate about serving others and have excellent driving skills, we would love for you to join our team and be a part of this important ministry.

Job Summary

The Bus Driver is responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient transportation of students, ministry guests, employees, and volunteers. This role involves operating the bus on established routes, performing vehicle inspections, maintaining order on the bus, and providing excellent service during transportation to and from school, field trips, church-related events, and other ministry activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate a bus or passenger vehicle on designated routes to transport students, employees, volunteers, and ministry guests to and from various locations, including school, field trips, and church-related events.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the vehicle to ensure it is in safe and operational condition.
• Adhere to all applicable traffic laws, safety regulations, and speed limits, maintaining a defensive driving approach and proactively responding to potential hazards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe interior of the bus or vehicle, ensuring that safety equipment (such as first aid kits, fire extinguishers, and emergency exits) is accessible and functional.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of passengers, maintaining order and discipline among students and guests, and enforcing safety rules and behavior expectations on the bus.
• Assist passengers, including those with special needs, during boarding and disembarking, ensuring their safe entry and exit from the vehicle.
• Communicate effectively with students, ministry staff, parents, and guests to address concerns, resolve issues, and ensure a positive and smooth transportation experience.
• Respond promptly and appropriately to emergencies, accidents, or breakdowns, following established safety procedures and notifying relevant authorities as needed.
• Keep accurate records of daily mileage, fuel consumption, passenger counts, and route deviations, and document any incidents, accidents, or disciplinary actions.
• Participate in and complete required safety and training programs.
• Perform additional duties as needed to support the ministry and its objectives.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience as a bus driver or in a similar transportation role is preferred.
• Commercial driver’s license (CDL) with passenger and school bus endorsements required.

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent driving skills with a clean driving record and a valid commercial driver’s license (CDL) with appropriate endorsements.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage with students, ministry staff, and passengers in a professional and positive manner.
• Knowledge of traffic laws, vehicle safety regulations, and best practices for bus and passenger vehicle operation.
• Ability to maintain control of the vehicle and the passengers, ensuring a safe and respectful environment at all times.
• Physical stamina to drive for extended periods and perform necessary physical tasks, such as assisting passengers with boarding and disembarking.

Commitment

All employees must demonstrate a personal commitment to the Christian faith and support for Israel, aligning with GEI's mission and values. Each team member is expected to exhibit dedication to the organization's vision and a passion for contributing to its success and impact.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, employees will frequently be required to sit, stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, talk and hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to handle, feel or operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; and lift up to 25 pounds occasionally, and more than 50 pounds infrequently with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.

This job description is intended to outline the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Responsibilities, duties, and skills may change or be adjusted as needed to meet the evolving needs of the ministry.

Schedule

The work schedule for this position is subject to change based on the needs of the organization and may require flexibility in hours and days worked. The bus driver may be required to work evenings, weekends, or holidays, depending on business requirements.

Casual status roles may work up to 25 hours per week.

Department: Transportation Services

Supervisor: Transportation Services Director

FLSA status: Non-exempt