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Part Time Bus Driver

Des Moines Public Schools | Des Moines, IA, United States

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Posted Date 3/28/2024
Description The Des Moines Public Schools is looking for Part Time Bus Drivers! If you want a great way to engage with students in your community and meet a great team of transportation staff, we have an opportunity for you! See below for details!

All new part-time bus drivers are eligible to enroll for family medical, dental, and vision benefits. This will also include disability and life insurance to individual employees.
SIGN ON BONUS!
The Des Moines Public Schools is offering a sign on bonus for ALL newly-hired bus drivers! Details are listed below-APPLY TODAY!

$2,000 Sign-On Bonus:
  • $500.00 paid after 30 actual working days.
  • $1000.00 paid after the successful completion of the probationary period of 90 actual working days.
  • $500.00 paid after 180 actual workdays.
The District is willing to train and assist you with obtaining a CDL within 60 days of hire.

**Special $5,000 Sign-On Bonus for candidates who have current CDL and proper valid endorsements of school bus, passenger and air brakes!**

• $1,000.00 paid after 30 actual working days.
• $2,000.00 paid after the successful completion of the probationary period of 90 actual working days.
• $2,000.00 paid after the successful completion of previous 180 working days.

*Disclaimer:
Previous DMPS bus drivers who have worked for the District within the past six months from resignation date will not be eligible for the sign on bonus.

Job Summary: Operate a school bus in a safe and efficient manner to ensure the safety of passengers.

Please see attached job description for full details.

Hiring Requirements:
Work morning and afternoon shift daily, other hours may be available.
Twenty (20) years of age or older.
Ability to obtain Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within a 60 day period.
Ability to obtain State of Iowa School Bus Operators permit.
For internal candidates :a meets or better evaluation, no employee conduct documents the past 12 months and no more than 10 days of unauthorized absences the last 12 months. See transfer language for more details.

Position Details for 2023-2024School Year:
178 Days
Shift: Monday through Friday, Academic Year, Split Shift
Salary: $21.51 per hour - Attached salary is for the 2023-2024 school year. Salary for the 2024-2025 school year is subject to change.
Please see job description attachment for further information.

Des Moines Public Schools offers a generous benefits package including:

Insurance Benefits

Plan

Single

Emp+1

Family

Alliance Select

817.84

1,590.00

2,255.18

Blue Access

788.16

1,533.40

2,463.96

Delta Dental

34.88

N/A

89.84

Vision (VSP)

12.70

N/A

12.70

  • Single dental insurance at no cost to the employee. Family Dental Insurance with a minimal monthly cost ($50 per month for most employees).
  • Family Vision Insurance at no cost to the employee.
  1. Enrollment in IPERS (Iowa Public Employee Retirement System)--a defined benefit plan
    1. IPERS - district contributes 9.44% and the employee contributes 6.29%

Des Moines Public Schools serves a community rich in diversity – in every measure of the term – and strives each and every day to support our students and staff so that they thrive, learn and belong. DMPS is committed to creating a transformational system oriented toward equity and anti-racist leadership. See more about what Des Moines Public Schools has to offer and the role you can play in our organization. COME HERE. BECOME HERE.
Salary21.51 Hour
Employment Type
Part time
Category
Education | Transportation & Logistics

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