Bus Driver

Sussex County Public Schools; Stony Creek (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Sussex County Public Schools is seeking a School Bus Driver to transport students on established routes and stops while adhering to safety regulations and division policies. The role requires pre-trip inspections, accurate route documentation, and timely reporting of incidents to the Director of Operations.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent, a VA CDL with school bus training, valid First Aid/CPR, and at least three years driving experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Successful completion of Virginia Dept. of Education training to operate a school bus and CDL; current First Aid/CPR certification; at least three years driving experience.
• Ability to sit for extended periods; may lift up to 50 lbs and assist with students up to 100 lbs; pass annual physical including vision tests.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-trip inspections of bus/car for defects prior to every trip.
• Transport students using routes and stops; operate on an approved schedule.
• Enforce safety rules and complete discipline documents; respond to schedule changes.
• Drive defensively in varying traffic and weather; maintain positive relationships with staff and students.
• Complete route sheets and participate in required safety and training sessions.
• Report incidents to law enforcement as required; coordinate maintenance and cleanliness of the vehicle.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDL training & tests

First Aid & CPR certification

Job description

JOB TITLE: SCHOOL BUS DRIVER

REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Successful completion of Virginia Department of Education’s training to operate a school bus and all Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles written and practical pre-trip and on road tests pertaining to a Commercial’s Driver’s License (CDL). Driver must also have current certification in First Aid and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and at least three years driving experience.
• Requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time. Requires significant climbing, grasping and repetitive motions. Regularly requires the employee to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. without assistance and assist with students weighing up to 100 lbs. May require stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking and pushing. Must be able to pass an annual physical to operate a school bus, which includes specific vision test to include: close, distance, color, peripheral and depth perception vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Occasionally subjected to mechanical break down of vehicle.
• Atmospheric conditions may occasionally causes road hazards.
• Also, possible exposure to a variety of childhood diseases.

REPORTS TO: Director of Operations

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES

• Conduct pre-trip inspections of school bus/car for defects prior to every trip
  
• Transports students using established routes and designated stops
  
• Operates bus/car on approved time schedule
  
• Stays informed and respond appropriately to schedule changes
  
• Enforces safety rules, documents student disciplinary incidents on discipline reports and submits to appropriate personnel in a timely manner
  
• Drives defensively under varying traffic conditions and inclement weather
  
• Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with other drivers, teachers, students, parents and other school staff
  
• Demonstrates knowledge of state and local laws and ordinances that pertain to the operation of school buses/cars
  
• Accurately completes and maintains up to date route sheets on bus/car at all times
  
• Conducts emergency evacuation drills as required by division’s regulations.
  
• Attends all in-service safety meetings
  
• Attends first aid and defensive driving class required by school division, also attend required meetings
  
• Takes responsibility for maintaining the bus/car by taking it to the transportation garage for scheduled maintenance and when necessary, unscheduled maintenance. Also, the driver is responsible for cleanliness of the vehicle he or she is driving
  
• Reports to law enforcement incidents involving vehicles passing school bus stop sign and appears in court when summoned
  
• Pass pre-employment safety and annual physical testing and all random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with policy
  
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor
  
• Evaluation: Annual evaluation performed byCoordinator of Operations

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Sussex County School Board is an equal opportunity employer; as such, it does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, political affiliation, handicapping condition, or sex in its educational programs or employment. No person shall be denied employment solely because of any impairment which is unrelated to the ability to engage in activities involved in the position or program to which application has been made.