26-27 Bus Drivers

Transportation

Vicksburg (MS)

On-site

USD 19,000 - 36,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Vicksburg-Warren School District Transportation is seeking a Bus Driver to provide safe daily transportation for students under the supervision of the Transportation team. This full-time position requires a Class B CDL with endorsements, relevant certifications, and a focus on safety and reliability.

Starting pay ranges from $14.05 to $26.44 per hour, with 180-day terms and the expectation of adhering to district schedules and safety rules. Contact Kimberly Taylor for inquiries.

Qualifications

Valid Mississippi Class B CDL with Passenger and School Bus Endorsements.
Valid Mississippi School Bus Driver Certificate.
Annual basic First Aid and school bus driver training as required.

Responsibilities

Obey all traffic laws for school buses (not exceeding applicable speed limits).
Maintain discipline on bus and during loading/unloading; report issues in writing.
Keep assigned route bus/ spare bus clean and on schedule.
Notify Transportation Supervisor of any mechanical issues or lateness promptly.

Skills

Safe driving

Discipline management

Map reading

Communication

Education

Mississippi Class B CDL with Passenger & School Bus Endorsements

Mississippi School Bus Driver Certificate

High School Diploma or equivalent - preferred

Job description

26-27 Bus Drivers

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This job is also posted in Vicksburg Warren School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5530161

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Feb 09, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 31, 2026

Job Description

TITLE: Bus Driver

REPORTS TO: Transportation Supervisor and/or Assistant Transportation Supervisor

JOB GOAL

To provide safe and efficient transportation on a daily basis so that students may enjoy the fullest possible advantages from the district’s curriculum and extracurricular programs.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

Bus monitor (time sheets)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Obey all traffic laws, rules and regulations for school buses (never goes faster than the law allows, never exceeds 50 MPH on activity trips).
Observes all mandatory safety regulations for school buses (children must always be seated when the bus is starting or stopping).
Maintains discipline when students are on the bus as well as when they are loading or unloading (reports undisciplined students to the principals immediately in writing).
Keep assigned route bus and/or spare bus clean
Keeps to assigned schedule and runs full routes each day schools are in session according to the adopted District school calendar
Checks bus daily before each operation for mechanical defects using checksheet.
Comes for regular servicing on assigned date at the scheduled time.
Immediately notifies the proper authority (Office of Transportation Supervisor 601-636-1478) in case of Mechanical failure or lateness and exercise reasonable care in protecting vehicle
Discharges students at authorized stops. Does not stop at stores or other places off the route unless approved in advance by the Office of Transportation Supervisor
Exercises responsible leadership when on school activity trips
Transports only authorized students on the proper routes
Reports all accidents and completes all required accident reports immediately for the Transportation Supervisor
Enforces regulations against smoking (including chewing tobacco and snuff) and eating on the bus

QUALIFICATIONS

Valid Mississippi Class B Commercial Driver’s License with Passenger and School Bus Endorsements.

Valid Mississippi School Bus Driver Certificate. Must annually pass a regular school bus drivers training course approved by the MS State Board of Education. Must be at least 18 years of age. Must be of good moral character, emotionally stable, cheerful, confident and considerate. Must attend and pass a basic First Aid course each year, as required. Such additional health and age requirements as the State and Superintendent may require.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or equivalent - preferred

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read a limited number of words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. Ability to print and speak simple sentences.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continuously required to sit and drive and occasionally required to walk or stand. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk while performing the duties of this job. The employee frequently repeats the same hand, arm or finger motion many times. The employee frequently uses hand strength to grasp tools. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds (such as students). Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and peripheral vision.

OTHER SKILLS

Ability to work in a friendly manner with co-workers and students. Ability to read and understand maps. Ability to pass Mississippi Department of Transportation training programs and tests. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in temperatures above 100 and below 32 and occasionally will walk on slippery surfaces. The employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints and interact with public and other workers. The employee has direct responsibility for the safety and well-being of others. The noise level in the work environment is frequently loud to where you have to raise your voice to be heard.

PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT

Employee acknowledges that he/she is required to maintain a high standard of professional conduct in compliance with the Mississippi Code of Ethics. Breach of said professional conduct includes but is not limited to: neglect of duty, dishonesty, engagement in acts that are contrary to VWSD policy, unlawful activities, or any other conduct which is seriously prejudicial to the school district.

CLASSIFICATION UNDER FLSA

Non Exempt

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

180 days

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $14.05 to $26.44 Per Hour

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