Bus Driver, #60008661

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of South Carolina is seeking a Bus Driver to transport students safely to and from various locations. This full-time position requires a valid CDL and experience with motorized vehicles. The role involves ensuring student safety, managing behavior, and complying with all traffic regulations. Ideal candidates will have a strong driving history and the ability to work with diverse student needs.

Qualifications

• Current and valid CDL with proper endorsements.
• Experience in operation or maintenance of motorized vehicles.
• Good driving record with no more than 4 points for violations.

Responsibilities

• Safely drives bus to transport students.
• Reports mechanical problems and manages student behavior.
• Ensures students are supervised and safely delivered.

Skills

Safe driving

Behavior management

Communication with disabled clients

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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State of South Carolina

$22,220.00 - $31,667.00 Annually

Location

Spartanburg County, SC

FTE - Full-Time

Job Number

170827

School for the Deaf and the Blind

Division

Transportation

11/06/2024

Closing Date

8/31/2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)

To apply, please submit an application on-line.

Class Code:

KD45

60008661

Normal Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)

Band 3

Hiring Range - Min.

$22,220.00

$31,667.00

Opening Date

11/06/2024

Equal Opportunity Employer

Veteran Preference Statement

South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Safely drives bus/car/van to transport students to and from home, on field trips and to health care or other facilities as needed. Delivers students to their destination in a safe and timely manner following established routes. Obeys all traffic signals and highway regulations that govern the operation of school buses. Reports any mechanical problems immediately to appropriate personnel. Assist in the behavior management of students; completes or makes sure behavior reports are completed on each student when necessary; ensures that students are picked-up by an authorized party; assures that students are supervised at all times; reports any student problems as well as accomplishments to parents; and assists in assuring all luggage is properly delivered.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

Current and valid CDL, School Bus Certificate and DOT Physical. Requires an acceptable 10 year driving history, under State Fleet Management (SFM) and S. C. Department of Education-Transportation (SCDOE-T) guidelines and policies. Experience in the operation or maintenance of motorized vehicles. Must maintain a valid S.C. Commercial Driver License (CDL) with proper endorsements for school bus operation and current D.O.T. Health Card. Must maintain a good driving record with no more than 4 current points for violations. Will be required to successfully complete Defensive Driving Course (DDC) to comply with State Fleet Management regulations for driving a state vehicle. Must demonstrate the ability to work with clients who are deaf, blind and multi-sensory disabled. Overnight travel as well as weekend work will be required, depending on the bus route assignments. This position may require communication modalities dependent upon employment placement.

Additional Comments

If selected for an interview you must provide verification of your highest level of education (e.i., copy of BA Degree, high school diploma, college transcript) and if applicable, licensure and/or certification (e. i., nursing licensure, teacher licensure, bus driving certification).