Bus Driver ($2,500 Sign-On Bonus)

Loudoun County Public Schools; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 40,225 - 51,770; Part time

Job summary

Loudoun County Public Schools is seeking a trainee/part-time bus driver to ensure safe transportation for students in Leesburg, Virginia. The role includes performing pre-trip inspections, maintaining cleanliness, and completing training to qualify for full-time positions.

Candidates should have a minimum of four years of driving experience, ability to communicate effectively, and must hold a Commercial Driver’s License with a school bus endorsement.

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 20 and four years of driving experience.
• Successful completion of school bus driver training requirements.
• National Safety Council First Aid and CPR certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Transport students safely to and from school.
• Perform daily pre-trip inspections and safety checks.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and enforce safety rules.

Skills

Driving experience

Ability to communicate effectively

Knowledge of traffic safety rules

Ability to operate a two-way radio

Advanced English fluency

Education

Commercial Driver’s License with school bus endorsement

Job description

Job Overview

This position is a trainee/part‑time bus driver role. After successfully completing training, individuals are eligible to apply for open full‑time bus driver positions. Full‑time bus drivers are expected to work mornings, afternoons, and may be assigned to any route or substitute assignment within the county. The role involves safely transporting students to and from school, performing daily pre‑trip inspections and safety checks, following an assigned route and schedule, maintaining vehicle cleanliness, and enforcing safety rules as needed. The employee receives on‑the‑job training, and any non‑standard situations are referred to the lead bus driver or area supervisor.

Roles and Responsibilities

While In Training

• Attends job‑related training classes and workshops.
• Completes school bus driver training requirements of Loudoun County and Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Completes National Safety Council First Aid and CPR certifications (provided during training).

As Part‑Time Or Full‑Time Driver

• Provides safe transportation of students, maintains effective control of students, and assists bus attendant in boarding.
• Performs daily pre‑trip inspection and safety checks of bus and reports any defective equipment.
• Fuels bus following all established safety procedures.
• Adapts driving methods to weather and road conditions; recommends route changes as needed.
• Performs basic First Aid and CPR procedures as required; manages students in case of an emergency evacuation.
• Completes written bus incident reports as necessary and completes daily and monthly operations reports.

Qualifications

• Four years of driving experience, minimum age of 20, and ability to obtain and maintain a Commercial Driver’s License with school bus endorsement.
• Completion of school bus driver training requirements of Loudoun County and Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Controlled substance testing, annual physical examinations, and random tests for use of controlled substances and alcohol, as prescribed by FMCSA, Virginia Board of Education, and Loudoun County Public Schools are a condition of continued employment.
• Knowledge of traffic and highway safety rules and regulations, local street and road system, and basic mechanical principles of motor vehicle operations (provided during training).
• Advanced level of fluency in English, both verbal and written.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents; carry out written and oral instructions.
• Ability to operate a two‑way radio.
• National Safety Council First Aid and CPR certifications (provided during training).
• Maintain all required trainings and certifications during employment with LCPS as a Bus Driver.
• In accordance with 49 CFR 391.11(b)(2), the successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to read and speak English sufficiently to converse with the general public, understand highway traffic signs, respond to official inquiries, and make entries on reports and records.
• A satisfactory pre‑employment physical examination, controlled substance testing, and a completed physician’s certificate are required under the provisions of Section 22.1‑178 of the Code of Virginia and regulations of the Virginia Board of Education and FMCSA.
• Under the provision of Section 22.1‑178 of the Code of Virginia, furnish a statement or copy of records from the Department of Motor Vehicles showing that, within the preceding five years, you have not been convicted of a DUI, a refusal to take a blood or breath test, a felony, or any alcohol safety action program or driver alcohol rehabilitation program, and within the preceding 12 months, have not been convicted of two or more moving traffic violations or required to attend a driver improvement clinic.

Physical Requirements

The employee must regularly talk, express or exchange ideas by means of spoken word; convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly; possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall, and apply certain practices and policies; frequently sit or remain in a stationary position for long periods; and exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally or negligibly amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Additional Requirements

• Advanced level of verbal and written fluency in English and effective communication with students, staff, and parents; carry out written and oral instructions.
• In accordance with 49 CFR 391.11(b)(2), the successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to read and speak English sufficiently to converse with the general public, understand highway traffic signs, respond to official inquiries, and make entries on reports and records.

Pay Lifecycle

• In Training: Universal Level 8, Step 1
• After Training in Part‑Time Position: Banded Level 8
• After Training in Full‑Time Position: Universal Level 8

Reports To

Team Lead – Training or Lead Bus Driver

FLSA Status

Non‑Exempt

Employment Duration

10 months / 186 days

Salary Scale

Salary Scale: https://www.lcps.org/compensation

Salary Range

$29.20 – $37.58

Remote Work Eligible

No

Union Designation

Non‑Certified

Essential Personnel Disclosure

Employees who perform the responsibilities of this job are considered essential personnel. Essential personnel are designated employees who must report for work during a delay or emergency situation. A workplace emergency is an unforeseen situation that threatens the staff, pupils, or the public; disrupts or shuts down business operations; or causes physical or environmental damage. Emergencies may be natural or man‑made. It is incumbent upon the supervisor to inform and confirm which essential personnel are required to work during emergency closings. Notification and confirmation of the expectation of essential personnel to report to work, or maintain as‑needed status, will be executed with as much advanced notice as possible via in‑person communication or email.