Bus Driver (2026 - 2027 School Year)

Darlington County School District; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 1,854,449; Full time

Job summary

Darlington County School District seeks a Bus Driver for transportation responsibilities. The ideal candidate must possess a valid Bus Driver's license and high school diploma. Responsibilities include maintaining discipline on the bus, observing safety regulations, and reporting any issues.

Salary starts at $18.20 per hour, with opportunities for overtime. Candidates must undergo a background review and adhere to drug testing policies.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School diploma or high school equivalent.
• Must possess a Bus Driver's license / CDL license.
• Criminal background review is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Obey all laws and observe safety regulations for school buses.
• Maintain discipline on the bus and report undisciplined students.
• Check the bus for mechanical defects before each operation.

Skills

Bus Driver's license / CDL license

Positive employment history

Supervisory references

Criminal background review

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Qualifications

• High School diploma or high school equivalent required
• Bus Driver's license / CDL license required
• Supervisory references preferred
• Positive employment history preferred
• SLED/criminal background review required
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Salary

$18.20 per hour base salary with opportunities for overtime

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Job Status

At-will Employee, subject to random drug and alcohol testing and pre-employment screening.

Responsible to

Director of Transportation

Job Duties

• Obeys all laws.
• Observes all mandatory safety regulations for school buses.
• Maintains discipline when students are on bus.
• Reports undisciplined students to the proper authority.
• Keeps assigned bus clean.
• Keeps to assigned schedule.
• Checks bus before each operation for mechanical defects.
• Notifies the proper authority in case of mechanical failure or lateness.
• Discharges students only at authorized stops.
• Exercises responsible leadership when on out-of-district school trips.
• Transports only authorized students.
• Reports all accidents and completes required reports.
• Provides time, mileage and route reports as requested by supervisor.
• Enforces regulations against smoking and eating on the bus.
• Checks the bus before and after each trip.
• Adheres to district drug/alcohol testing policy and procedures.
• Reports any condition which may jeopardize safe transportation.
• Perform other related duties as required