Bus Driver - Anticipated - 2026-2027

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Athens (AL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery Public Schools in Alabama is seeking a Bus Driver to operate a school vehicle on an assigned route, maintain safety, and follow district policies. The role requires compliance with licensing, training, and safety standards while transporting students to and from school and on field trips.

The driver will perform pre-trip inspections, ensure student discipline on the bus, report incidents, and keep accurate logs according to the district's procedures, with work hours set by the system.

Qualifications

• 1. High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• 2. Valid Alabama CDL and school bus driver’s license required.
• 3. Must meet all local, state, and federal licensing requirements and regulations required to operate a school bus and automobile.
• 4. Must pass and is subject to drug tests as required by federal and state law and the Board's policies regarding drug testing, operating system-owned vehicles, transporting students and all applicable policies
• 5. Must have an acceptable motor vehicle record
• 6. Must meet background clearance requirements as specified by Alabama statutes and state Board of Education regulations

Responsibilities

• 1. Adheres to all traffic laws.
• 2. Performs required pre-trip inspections according to state-mandated guidelines.
• 3. Observe all mandatory safety regulations for school buses.
• 4. Maintains discipline when students are on the bus.
• 5. Reports to the proper authority students with discipline problems.
• 6. Transports students to and from school.
• 7. Transports students on field trips and outings, athletic events, and other extracurricular or co-curricular events, often in the evening and at night as assigned.
• 8. Prepares for and assists students in evacuating the bus and to transport safety/first-aid equipment to care for injuries.
• 9. Maintains safety precautions when students are boarding and departing buses.
• 10. Report all accidents immediately to the transportation office and other appropriate officials.
• 11. Attends periodic safety meetings and training.
• 12. Accurately keeps and submits monthly route reports and daily pre-trip inspection reports.
• 13. Keep the bus clean and orderly daily.
• 14. Identifies needs and arranges for necessary repairs and maintenance work.
• 15. Regulates heating, cooling and ventilation equipment provided on the bus for the comfort and safety of the passengers.
• 16. Keeps to the assigned schedule and discharges students only at authorized stops.
• 17. Notifies the proper authority in case of mechanical failure or lateness.
• 18. Exercises responsible leadership when on out-of-town school trips.
• 19. Transports only authorized persons.
• 20. Maintains and uses communications or video surveillance equipment on buses according to school system policies and regulations.
• 21. Maintains cooperative and appropriate relationships with students, parents, community members and other employees.
• 22. Adheres to school system rules and regulations regarding bus pick up, return, storage and use during non-route times.
• 23. Enforce regulations against smoking and eating on the bus.
• 24. Notifies immediate supervisor of absences.
• 25. Performs job-related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

CDL License

School Bus Endorsement

Background Clearance

Drug Testing

Motor Vehicle Record

Regulatory Compliance

Education

High school diploma (preferred)

Job description

JOB TITLE:

Bus Driver

Salary Schedule:

CC

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1. High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• 2. Valid Alabama CDL and school bus driver’s license required.
• 3. Must meet all local, state, and federal licensing requirements and regulations required to operate a school bus and automobile.
• 4. Must pass and is subject to drug tests as required by federal and state law an the Board's policies regarding drug testing, operating system-owned vehicles, transporting students and all applicable policies
• 5. Must have an acceptable motor vehicle record
• 6. Must meet background clearance requirements as specified by Alabama sttutes and state Board of Education regulations

FSLA:

Non-Exempt

Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the system’s approved compensation plan.
Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the system.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 1. Adheres to all traffic laws.
• 2. Performs required pre-trip inspections according to state-mandated guidelines.
• 3. Observe all mandatory safety regulations for school buses.
• 4. Maintains discipline when students are on the bus.
• 5. Reports to the proper authority students with discipline problems.
• 6. Transports students to and from school.
• 7. Transports students on field trips and outings, athletic events, and other
  extracurricular or co-curricular events, often in the evening and at night as
  assigned.
• 8. Prepares for and assists students in evacuating the bus and to transport
  safety/first-aid equipment to care for injuries.
• 9. Maintains safety precautions when students are boarding and departing
  buses.
• 10. Report all accidents immediately to the transportation office and other
  appropriate officials.
• 11. Attends periodic safety meetings and training.
• 12. Accurately keeps and submits monthly route reports and daily pre-trip
  inspection reports.
• 13. Keep the bus clean and orderly daily.
• 14. Identifies needs and arranges for necessary repairs and maintenance work.
• 15. Regulates heating, cooling and ventilation equipment provided on the bus for
  the comfort and safety of the passengers.
• 16. Keeps to the assigned schedule and discharges students only at authorized
  stops.
• 17. Notifies the proper authority in case of mechanical failure or lateness.
• 18. Exercises responsible leadership when on out-of-town school trips.
• 19. Transports only authorized persons.
• 20. Maintains and uses communications or video surveillance equipment on
  buses according to school system policies and regulations.
• 21. Maintains cooperative and appropriate relationships with students, parents,
  community members and other employees.
• 22. Adheres to school system rules and regulations regarding bus pick up, return,
  storage and use during non-route times.
• 23. Enforce regulations against smoking and eating on the bus.
• 24. Notifies immediate supervisor of absences.
• 25. Performs job-related duties as assigned by supervisor.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• 1. Ability to operate a school vehicle safely over an assigned route according to a definite time schedule which may require driving during pre-daylight and dusk periods
• 2. Ability to operate a school vehicle in compliance with all traffic and safety laws and regulations, including defensive driving habits and posted speed limits
• 3. Physical dexterity, coordination, mobility, and visual acuity to safely operate a school bus or other system-owned vehicle
• 4. Ability to do Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force as needed to move objects.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.