Job Information
Des Moines Independent Community School District Part Time Bus Driver in Des Moines, Iowa
Part Time Bus Driver JobID: 8717
Position Type:
Transportation/ Driver
Date Posted:
3/28/2024
Location:
TRANSPORTATION
Date Available:
Until Filled
Closing Date:
05/08/2024
The Des Moines Public Schoolsis looking forPart Time Bus Drivers!If youwanta greatway to engage with students in your communityand meet a great team of transportation staff, we have an opportunity for you! See below for details!Allnew part-time bus drivers are eligibleto enrollforfamily medical, dental, and visionbenefits. 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 probationaryperiodof90 actual workingdays.
$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 ofthe 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 ofunauthorized absences the last 12 months. See transfer language for more details.Position Details for 2023-2024School Year:178 DaysShift: Monday through Friday, Academic Year, Split ShiftSalary: $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 agenerous benefits packageincluding:Insurance Benefits
Single and Family Health Insurance at no cost to the employee during the first plan year of employment (July 1 - June 30). Premium cost is $400/year after that.
Employees can earn up to $400/year via participation in the Healthy U program.
Des Moines Public Schools Benefit Information: https://dmschools.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/DMPS-Benefits-Guide-FY-2023.pdf
Des Moines Insurance plan information :Employee Benefits - Des Moines Public Schools (dmschools.org)
Current Monthly premiums paid by the district (subject to change effective July 1):
PlanSingleEmp+1Family
Alliance Select817.841,590.002,255.18
Blue Access788.161,533.402,463.96
Delta Dental34.88N/A89.84
Vision (VSP)12.70N/A12.70
Single dental insurance at no cost to the employee. Family Dental Insurance with a minimal monthly cost ($50 per month for most employees).
Family VisionInsurance atnocost to the employee.
Enrollment in IPERS (Iowa Public Employee Retirement System)--a defined benefit plan
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 aboutwhatDes Moines Public Schoolshas to offerand the role you can play in our organization. COME HERE. BECOME HERE.