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School Bus Driver - Full-time - Free Single Plan Benefits - No Experience Needed
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What they do
A Bus Driver drives buses and transport passengers along a designated route. Works for a city public transit system, regional bus company, or school district.
$46,882 / year median in Iowa
+8% projected growth
Job Description
School Bus Driver
- Full-time
- Free Single Plan Benefits
- No Experience Needed
West Des Moines Community Schools
TRANSPORTATION
- West Des Moines, Iowa This job is also posted in TeachIowa, Iowa's Marketplace for education jobs, and West Des Moines Community Schools
Job Details
Job ID:
5916999
Application Deadline:
Nov 30, 2026 5:00 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted:
Sep 08, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
2102 Delavan Drive, West Des Moines, Iowa
WDMCS is seeking school bus drivers to join our team for the 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.
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
Position Type:
Full-Time
Salary:
$21.91 Per Hour
Equal Opportunity Employer
All employers submitting a job opening for posting on the Teach Iowa system will not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, marital status, or status as a veteran. A bona fide religious institution may choose to exercise the allowances in Iowa Code section 216.6.(6)d. Employers may have additional developed specific equal employment opportunity policies and procedures; please check with employers.
Job Requirements
Benefits
- Dental Insurance