Bus Driver, #60011157

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of South Carolina is seeking a dedicated Bus Driver to transport students safely to their destinations. This full-time position requires a valid CDL and entails driving to various scheduled locations while ensuring student welfare. Ideal candidates will have experience with children who are deaf, blind, or multi-sensory disabled, and must comply with safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Must maintain a current CDL and DOT Health Card.
• Experience in operating motorized vehicles is required.
• Ability to work with clients who are deaf, blind, or multi-sensory disabled.

Responsibilities

• Safely drives bus to transport students to various locations.
• Reports mechanical problems and manages student behavior.
• Completes behavior reports and ensures student safety.

Skills

Driving

Student Management

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

CDL with proper endorsements

Job description

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State of South Carolina

$32,054.00 - $41,116.00 Annually

Location

Spartanburg County, SC

FTE - Full-Time

Job Number

161789

School for the Deaf and the Blind

Division

Transportation

02/19/2024

Closing Date

9/30/2025 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)

To apply, please submit an application on-line.

Class Code:

KD45

60011157

Normal Work Schedule:

Other

Hours will be discussed during interview with supervisor.

Pay Grade

Band 3

$32,054.00

Hiring Range - Max.

$41,116.00

02/19/2024

EEO Statement

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, please provide verification of your highest level of education (e.i., copy of BA Degree, high school diploma, college transcripts) and if applicable, licensure and/or certification (e.i., nursing licensure, teacher licensure, bus driver certification).