Bus Route Driver-OFFERS HEALTH INSURANCE

RADFORD CITY PBLC SCHS SCHOOL DISTRICT; Unterseen; On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

A local school district is looking for a Bus Route Driver to transport students safely. Applicants should possess a valid commercial driver’s license and will be required to pass a physical examination. This position offers health insurance and has various responsibilities including pre-trip inspections and maintaining passenger safety.

Qualifications

• Must possess or acquire commercial driver’s license valid in Virginia.
• Must pass a physical examination by the Virginia Department of Education.
• Must maintain a satisfactory driving record meeting state requirements.

Responsibilities

• Drive school bus to transport students to/from school.
• Perform pre-trip inspections and maintain proper records.
• Ensure passenger safety and maintain discipline on the bus.

Skills

Safe operation of a school bus

Knowledge of traffic laws

Ability to maintain discipline

Effective communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Commercial driver’s license

Job description

Applications will be accepted beginning Thursday, February 27, 2025 12:00 AM (Eastern Standard Time).

Bus Route Driver – Offers Health Insurance

RCPS is seeking qualified school bus drivers. This position offers health insurance.

School Bus Drivers must possess or have the ability to acquire an appropriate commercial driver’s license valid in the Commonwealth of Virginia; must pass a physical examination as prescribed by the Virginia Department of Education; and possess and maintain a satisfactory driving record from the Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles that meets state requirements and indicates positive driving points.

Essential Functions/Typical Tasks

• Drive school bus and pick up and deliver students to/from school.
• Perform pre-trip inspection of school bus; report operating and equipment deficiencies.
• Wash and sanitize the bus.
• Fuel the bus as required.
• Obey all traffic laws and observe mandatory safety regulations for school bus operations.
• Transport only authorized students, school personnel and/or authorized chaperones on special trips.
• Report all accidents and complete required reports.
• Transport students to special events and field trips.
• Record mileage; maintain various records and prepare a variety of reports on activities.
• Ensure passenger safety; maintain discipline on the bus; make reports as necessary.
• Make bus available for scheduled maintenance and/or repairs.
• Perform related tasks as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

General knowledge of the problems involved in operating a school bus; general knowledge of the geography of the City and the location of streets; skill in the safe operation of a school bus; ability to detect malfunctioning equipment; ability to assist children using patience and understanding; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school officials, public, associates, and students.

Education and Experience

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school.

Special Requirements

Possession of or ability to acquire an appropriate commercial driver’s license valid in the Commonwealth of Virginia; must pass a physical examination as prescribed by the Department of Education of the Commonwealth of Virginia; and must maintain a satisfactory driving record from the Division of Motor Vehicles that meets state requirements and indicates positive driving points.

1612 Wadsworth Street
Radford, VA 24141
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