26-27 School Bus Driver (PT)

Internetwork Expert; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Catherine’s School is seeking qualified School Bus Drivers to transport students on daily routes and field trips. Applicants must hold a Virginia driver’s license with CDL and air-brake endorsements preferred, and have a safe driving history.

The role is hourly, part-time and 9-month, with background checks and physical evaluation required. Responsibilities include operating school buses, loading/unloading students, coordinating with athletics, and maintaining vehicle safety and cleanliness.

Qualifications

• Valid Virginia Driver’s License.
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with air-brake endorsement preferred.
• One or more years of bus driving experience.
• Two or more years of experience working with children preferred.
• Clean driving record with no at-fault accidents or traffic citations within the last five years.

Responsibilities

• Drives a school transportation vehicle within prescribed route(s) in accordance with time schedules; picking up and discharging students at designated stops.
• Coordinate with Athletics to transport athletes to/from sports events (local and distance).
• Transports students and teachers on field trips to various locations; planning necessary route(s) and stops as needed.
• May operate a special ramp bus; loads and unloads students in wheelchairs on and off bus, inspecting wheelchair for operational safety; operates ramp; positions and secures wheelchair in bus.
• Maintains order of student passengers according to school policy.
• Pre-trip the vehicle properly.
• Have bus fueled and ready to go 15 minutes prior to departure time.
• Properly fill out time sheet and mileage reports each day.
• Conduct safety and operational inspection of assigned vehicle daily.
• Reports needed mechanical repairs when necessary.
• Services buses with gas, diesel fuel, and oil; checks and when necessary, fills tires and batteries.
• Performs periodical safety drills as required by law; completing necessary reports upon request.
• Maintains cleanliness of vehicle to ensure safe operating condition.
• Attend various meetings regarding safety, first aid and training updates as required.
• Attends driver training programs to maintain current knowledge of Virginia Motor Vehicle Code.
• Operates a two-way radio.
• Washes bus as needed.
• Ability to follow route directions (GPS or written).
• Complete annual physical requirements.
• Maintain reputable driving background; must not have an air brakes restriction.

Skills

Safe driving

Patience with students

Reliability

Tools

CDL with air-brake endorsement (preferred)

Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW

St. Catherine's School is accepting applications for School Bus Drivers. Applicants with Class A or Class B CDL, with Passenger and Air Brake endorsements with a minimum of three years' driving experience are preferred. Responsibilities include driving students along daily shuttle route and day trips. Maintaining assigned bus in a safe, clean, professional manner is a must. Employment is subject to successful background check and physical evaluation.

Supervisor: Transportation Manager/Chief Operating Officer

Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A

Position Status: Hourly, non-exempt, part-time, regular, 9-month

Hours of Work: Standard work week. Evening and weekend work may be required.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drives a school transportation vehicle within prescribed route(s) in accordance with time schedules; picking up and discharging students at designated stops
• Coordinate with Athletics to transport athletes to/from sports events (local and distance)
• Transports students and teachers on field trips to various locations; planning necessary route(s) and stops as needed
• May operate a special ramp bus; loads and unloads students in wheelchairs on and off bus, inspecting wheelchair for operational safety; operates ramp; positions and secures wheelchair in bus
• Maintains order of student passengers according to school policy
• Pre-trip the vehicle properly
• Have bus fueled and ready to go 15 minutes prior to departure time
• Properly fill out time sheet and mileage reports each day
• Conduct safety and operational inspection of assigned vehicle daily
• Reports needed mechanical repairs when necessary
• Services buses with gas, diesel fuel, and oil; checks and when necessary, fills tires and batteries
• Performs periodical safety drills as required by law; completing necessary reports upon request
• Maintains cleanliness of vehicle to ensure safe operating condition
• Attend various meetings regarding safety, first aid and training updates as required
• Attends driver training programs to maintain current knowledge of Vriginia Motor Vehicle Code
• Operates a two-way radio
• Washes bus as needed
• Ability to follow route directions (GPS or written)
• Complete annual physical requirements
• Maintain reputable driving background; must not have an air brakes restriction
• Must be able to work various shifts
• Performs related duties as required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to grasp, handle and feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl; talk and hear; engage in moderately strenuous physical activity both indoors and out; and smell. The employee may occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Ability to become CPR and First Aid Certified.

TRAVEL

Occasional overnight and out-of-area travel may also be required for special events.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

St. Catherine’s School does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, or national and ethnic origin in the administration of its hiring practices. St. Catherine’s School is committed to providing an inclusive educational environment. We actively engage students, families, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Our School community respects the differences in ethnicity, race, religion, sexual orientation and socioeconomic status. Consistent with the School’s mission, St. Catherine’s fosters in our students, and experts from all others, respect for the dignity and wholeness of every person. For more information about the school’s Access, Equity and Belonging please follow this link https://www.st.catherines.org/about/access-equity-and-belonging.

CONDITIONAL OFFERS

An offer of employment for this position is contingent upon the applicant’s right to work in the United States, authorization for and completion of successful background checks as may be requested by the school or required by law.

BENEFITS

There are no benefits with this position.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid Virginia Driver’s License
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with air-brake endorsement preferred
• One or more years of bus driving experience
• Two or more years of experience working with children preferred
• Clean driving record with no at-fault accidents or traffic citations within the last five years