Bus Driver

Transportation

Culpeper (VA)

On-site

USD 25,548 - 36,387

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

A local educational institution in Culpeper is seeking a part-time Bus Driver who will be responsible for transporting students safely between assigned stops. Candidates must possess a valid Virginia CDL with appropriate endorsements, be at least 21 years of age, and complete various training and testing requirements. This position requires maintaining order on the bus and effective communication with students and parents. Competitive hourly wage offered.

Qualifications

Must be at least 21 years old.
Hold a valid Virginia Commercial Driver’s License with relevant endorsements.
Satisfy annual physical examination requirements.

Responsibilities

Transport school bus passengers between stops and schools.
Maintain order during trips and adhere to safety rules.
Communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff.

Skills

Safe operation of a school bus

Ability to assist children

Maintenance of good working relationships

Education

High school completion

Virginia School Bus Driver Training Certificate

Tools

Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Job description

Bus Driver

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Job Details

Job ID: 5130958
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Nov 14, 2025 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

GENERAL DEFINITION AND CONDITIONS OF WORK

Transports school bus passengers between assigned stops and schools according to specified routes and time schedules. Maintains order during trips and adheres to safety rules when loading and unloading passengers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS

The minimum performance expectations include, but are not limited to, the following functions/task:

Must be 21 years old.

Secure a commercial drivers license.

Must be available for training.

Must be willing to have drug and alcohol testing.

Be knowledgeable of all state and state regulations pertaining to all aspects of school bus safety.

Be courteous and helpful to all parents and students.

Be familiar with all aspects of your route and report any safety problems encountered.

Keep current on addenda to your transportation handbook.

Insure that all children act and behave accordingly in the best interest of safety.

Keep the mechanics informed of any problems with your school bus.

Attend all in-service and safety meetings related to transportation.

Keep school principal informed of children who are encountering problems on the school bus.

The driver will be on the school bus during loading or unloading of the bus.

Keep accurate records related to student information and mileage.

Keep your daily schedule and be on time.

Keep supervisor informed of any time you are not able to drive your bus.

During bad weather pay close attention to weather related issues.

Keep your school bus clean and tidy.

Check your bus with the regular inspection check-off before and after each run.

In event of emergency follow approved guidelines in place.

Communicate openly and effectively with students, parents, community patrons, staff and administration as a positive representative of Culpeper County School system.

Other duties as assigned by the Director of Transportation.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

General Knowledge of the county; skill in the safe operation of a school bus;

Ability to detect malfunctioning equipment;

Ability to assist children using patience and understanding;

Must be able to follow oral and written directions, and maintain good working relationships with all employees and the public.

Other such qualifications that the school board might accept in lieu of any of the above

Be recommended by the division superintendent and appointed by the school board

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Candidate must possess any combination of education and experience equivalent to completion of high school. Candidate must possess a current Virginia School Bus Driver Training Certificate.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Candidate must be at least 21 years of age;

Candidate must possess valid Virginia Commercials Driver’s License with Air Brake, School Bus and Passenger Bus endorsement

Candidate must satisfy an annual physical examination for employment as a school bus driver by a physician licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia;

Candidate must satisfy all other requirement of the State Board of Education for persons employed to drive a school bus;

Candidate must attend the Behind-the-Wheel-Training, conducted/lead by the CCPS Director of Transportation;

Candidate must submit to random and post accident drug testing;

Candidate must demonstrate professional, moral, and ethical standards as well as personal integrity in all interactions within the school and within the community

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/REQUIREMENTS

Duties performed typically in the central office and throughout the division. Frequent walking, standing, stooping, lifting, up to approximately 40 pounds, and occasional lifting of equipment weighing up to approximately 50 pounds may be required. Other limited physical activities are required. Travel to schools throughout the division and central office is required. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions. Regular contact with staff members, administrators, and parents is required. Contact with parents by phone and in person is necessary.

Position Type: Part-Time
Salary: $22.48 Per Hour

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