Bus Driver

Brookhaven School District; Brookhaven (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Brookhaven School District in Brookhaven, Mississippi, is seeking a School Bus Driver to provide safe transportation for students.

The role requires a high school diploma, completion of the bus training program, and a valid CDL, with prior driving experience preferred. The district emphasizes punctuality, safety, and adherence to policies.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma and completion of the bus training program for certified drivers.
• CDL must be held; six months to one year or more of bus driving experience preferred.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the School Board may find appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Drives school bus on scheduled routes and field trips in a safe and timely manner.
• Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure safe operating condition.
• Maintains discipline and safety of students and communicates with school staff.
• Reports incidents and records as required.

Education

High school diploma

Bus training program completion

Commercial driver's license (CDL)

Job description

Brookhaven School District BSD Transportation Department - Brookhaven, Mississippi Open in Google Maps

Bus Driver

Brookhaven School District BSD Transportation Department - Brookhaven, Mississippi Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5859094
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 29, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

TITLE: School Bus Driver

QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of a high school diploma
• Satisfactory completion of the bus training program for certified bus drivers
• A minimum of three years prior job experience preferred
• Holds commercial driving license
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the School Board may find appropriate and acceptable

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year to be established by the School Board

REPORTS TO: Director of Transportation

JOB GOALS: To provide safe and efficient transportation so that students may enjoy the fullest possible advantage from the district’s overall program

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Meets all professional conduct standards as set by MS Educator Code of Ethics Standards of Conduct
• Attends meetings, trainings, etc. for the purpose of maintaining skills and meeting the certificate requirement/s of a school bus driver
• Conducts emergency evacuation drills for the purpose of ensuring efficiency of procedures and complying with mandated requirements
• Drives school bus/s for the purpose of transporting passengers over scheduled routes to and from school and/or field trips in a safe and timely manner
• Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections (e.g. fluid levels, tire pressure, exterior condition, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the safe operating condition of the vehicle and complying with mandated guidelines
• Prepares documents and reports (e.g. field trips reports, incident reports, inspections records, passenger misconduct, mileage logs, student counts, routing information, etc.) for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information
• Reports observations and/or incidents (e.g. discipline, accidents, inappropriate social behavior, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to appropriate personnel
• Responds to inquiries (e.g. students, parents, other school personnel, etc.) for the purpose of providing information and/or direction
• Supervises students and other passengers during transit for the purpose of maintaining safety and following district policy
• Follow all board policies and procedures
• Maintain regular attendance and is punctual
• Promote the district’s vision, mission, and goals
• Perform any other duties as outlined by the Director of Transportation

JOB EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

The employee is required to perform all related duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator and/or supervisor. The Brookhaven School District reserves the right to revise this job description at any time.

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Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Jeffery Richardson , Transportation Director
• BSD Transportation Department
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]