Bus Driver

Young World Physical Education; Amherst (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local school district in Virginia is seeking a Bus Driver to ensure the safe transportation of students. Responsibilities include conducting pre-trip inspections, maintaining passenger discipline, and completing necessary reports. Candidates should possess a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid commercial driver's license with a School Bus endorsement, and demonstrate patience with children. This position is a 10-month contract, requiring compliance with safety regulations while operating a bus.

Qualifications

• Ability to detect malfunctioning equipment.
• General knowledge of local geography and streets.
• Skill in maintaining effective relationships with associates and the public.

Responsibilities

• Drive a school bus, ensuring student safety while transporting.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Maintain various records and reports related to bus activities.

Skills

Safe operation of a school bus

Patience and understanding with children

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

Tools

Commercial driver's license with School Bus endorsement

Job description

Bus Driver

Amherst County School District Transportation Department – Amherst, Virginia

Starting Date: Aug 4, 2025

Job Description

Reports to: Coordinator of Transportation

General Definition of Work: Performs intermediate semi-skilled work driving a school bus, picking up and delivering students to/from school, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Coordinator of Transportation.

Essential Functions

• Performs pre‑trip and post‑trip inspection of school bus; reports operating and equipment deficiencies
• Ensures passenger safety; maintains discipline on bus; records activities on the bus; reviews tapes as necessary
• Obeys all traffic laws and observes mandatory safety regulations for school bus operations
• Transports children to/from school, sporting events, special events and field trips
• Fuels bus as required
• Washes bus; cleans bus inside and out
• Records mileage; maintains various timesheets, records and prepares a variety of reports on activities

Physical and Job Requirements

This work requires the frequent exertion of up to 10 pounds of force; it regularly requires sitting, speaking or hearing, hand use, repetitive motions and occasional walking; standard vision, vocal and hearing requirements are necessary. Work involves visual inspection of small defects and/or parts, operating motor vehicles, exposure to outdoor weather and occasional airborne particles and bodily fluids. It is generally performed in a noisy environment (e.g., grounds maintenance, heavy traffic).

High school diploma preferred or high school equivalency certificate required; minimal experience operating motorized equipment. General knowledge of operating a school bus, local geography and the location of streets; skill in safe operation of a school bus; ability to detect malfunctioning equipment; ability to assist children with patience and understanding; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, parents, students and the general public.

A valid commercial driver’s license with School Bus endorsement in the Commonwealth of Virginia is required. Amherst County Public Schools provides a training course to prepare candidates for the CDL assessment.

Contract Period

10 months

FLSA Status

Non‑Exempt

Amherst County Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer