Bus Driver

Washington County Schools (TN); Jonesborough (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on routes

Training opportunities

Job summary

A regional school district in Tennessee is seeking a dedicated School Bus Driver to provide safe transportation for students. The successful candidate will operate the bus on designated routes, ensure student safety, and perform daily inspections of the bus. Candidates must possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and demonstrate strong communication and time management skills. This role offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to contribute to student success and well-being.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid CDL with necessary endorsements.
• Ability to conduct pre-trip inspections and maintain the bus.
• Experience working with children or in a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely drives a school bus and ensures student safety.
• Inspects bus daily and reports any issues.
• Maintains discipline among students during transit.
• Conducts bus evacuation drills and emergency procedures.

Skills

Knowledge of traffic laws

Effective communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Time management skills

Education

Current Commercial Driver's License (CDL), class B

Motor Vehicle Operator's License

DOT Physical within one year

Tools

Standard automotive equipment

Job description

Position Details

• Position Type: Transportation/ Bus Drivers
• Date Posted: 1/6/2025
• Location: Bus Garage

Role

School Bus Driver

Summary

Under the general supervision of the Director of Transportation, to ensure the safe transportation of students, staff, and others to and from school, residential neighborhoods, and field trips.

Salary Schedule

Based on route(s) and paid on a per day scale.

Education/Experiences

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

Certification/License

• Motor Vehicle Operator's (DMV) License.
• Current Commercial Driver's License (CDL), class B with Passenger and School Bus endorsement.
• Up to date DOT Physical within one year.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Safely drives a school bus on days when school is in session over designated routes in accordance with time schedules, loading and unloading students at designated locations.
• Transports students, teachers and others on school field or activity trips.
• Inspects assigned bus on a daily basis prior to transporting of passengers to ensure that bus is in good, clean and safe working order.
• Cleans and refuels bus as needed.
• Ensures that a communication device is in proper working order before each trip.
• Reports all mechanical deficiencies, traffic violations, or accidents, promptly.
• Arranges for and ensures completion of routine maintenance of bus (e.g., oil change); transporting the bus to and from maintenance and/or repair facilities.
• Maintains order and discipline in an effective and courteous manner among students being transported in accordance with district policies and procedures; reports any incidents involving student discipline.
• Observes and tracks route timing, such as total time en‑route, time between stops, loading and unloading times or any other requested information for the purpose of establishing route efficiency, as requested.
• Maintains and submits records and reports as required.
• Follows procedures to ensure that no child is left alone on bus without adult supervision at any time, and that all children have departed bus at the end of all bus routes (morning, evening and during field trips or other special trips).
• Inventories bus emergency and first aid supplies and equipment; reports needs to the Director.
• Prepares aides and children for bus drills and ensures bus evacuation drills are held as required.
• In case of accidents/emergencies, evacuates children according to written and practiced procedures, ensures that medical emergency procedures are followed; completes a written report as required.
• Attends and participates in trainings, and other continuing education, career and professional development opportunities.

Additional Duties

• Performs other related tasks as assigned.

Note

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

• Uses standard automotive and bus equipment, and telephone.

Travel Requirements

• Travels to and from school district buildings, to vehicle service stations, field trip locations and other destinations are required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of all traffic laws, regulations, road signs and related information.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate the bus, conduct pre‑trip inspections, and clean the bus.
• Visual and auditory acuity within professionally determined normal ranges, with correction if needed.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective organizational, problem solving, and time management skills.
• Ability to learn and comprehend information from procedures manuals and other materials. Ability to comprehend and follow traffic signs required.
• Ability to physically move through the bus, center and classrooms.
• Ability to maintain composure and perform responsibilities under pressure and in cases of accidents or other emergencies.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard school bus environment.

Washington County Schools governed by the Washington County Board of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the school system may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified discuss potential accommodations with the employer.