Bus Driver for the 2025-2026 school year

St. Martin Parish School Board; Breaux Bridge (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated School Bus Driver for the upcoming school year. This role is vital for ensuring the safe transportation of students to and from school and various activities. The ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge of traffic laws, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to student safety. With a focus on maintaining a clean and functional bus, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact in the community. If you are passionate about working with children and ensuring their safety during transit, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
• Current CDL (Class B) with Passenger and School Bus endorsement required.

Responsibilities

• Safely drives a school bus on designated routes.
• Inspects and maintains the bus to ensure safety and cleanliness.
• Transports students on field trips and maintains order among passengers.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Problem Solving

Time Management

Knowledge of Traffic Laws

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Tools

Standard Automotive Equipment

Bus Equipment

Job description

Bus Driver for the 2025-2026 school year JobID: 2558

• Position Type:
  Transportation
  
  
• Date Posted:
  5/6/2025
  
  
• Location:
  Maintenance and Transportation
  
  

Position Type:
Transportation

Date Posted:
5/6/2025

Location:
Maintenance and Transportation

Title: School Bus Driver

Position Purpose
Under the general supervision of the Director of Facilities, to ensure the safe transportation of students, staff, and others to and from school, residential neighborhoods, and field trips.
Essential Functions:

• Safely drives a school bus on days when school is in session over designated routes in accordance with time schedules, loading and unloading students at designated locations.
• Transports students, teachers and others on school field or activity trips.
• Inspects assigned bus on a daily basis prior to transporting of passengers to ensure that bus is in good, clean and safe working order.
• Cleans and refuels bus as needed.
• Ensures that a communication device is in proper working order before each trip.
• Reports all mechanical deficiencies, traffic violations, or accidents, promptly.
• Arranges for and ensures completion of routine maintenance of bus (e.g., oil change); transporting the bus to and from maintenance and/or repair facilities.
• Maintains order and discipline in an effective and courteous manner among students being transported in accordance with district policies and procedures; reports any incidents involving student discipline.
• Observes and tracks route timing, such as total time en-route, time between stops, loading and unloading times or any other requested information for the purpose of establishing route efficiency, as requested.
• Maintains and submits records and reports as required.
• Follows procedures to ensure that no child is left alone on bus without adult supervision at any time, and that all children have departed bus at the end of all bus routes (morning, evening and during field trips or other special trips).
• Inventories bus emergency and first aid supplies and equipment; reports needs to the Director.
• Prepares aides and children for bus drills and ensures bus evacuation drills are held as required.
• In case of accidents/emergencies, evacuates children according to written and practiced procedures, ensures that medical emergency procedures are followed; completes a written report as required.
• Attends and participates in trainings, and other continuing education, career and professional development opportunities.

Additional Duties

• Performs other related tasks as assigned.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

• Uses standard automotive and bus equipment, and telephone.

Travel Requirements

• Travels to and from school district buildings, to vehicle service stations, field trip locations and other destinations are required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of all traffic laws, regulations, road signs and related information.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate the bus, conduct pre-trip inspections, and clean the bus.
• Visual and auditory acuity within professionally determined normal ranges, with correction if needed.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective organizational, problem solving, and time management skills.
• Ability to learn and comprehend information from procedures manuals and other materials. Ability to comprehend and follow traffic signs required.
• Ability to physically move through the bus, center and classrooms.
• Ability to maintain composure and perform responsibilities under pressure and in cases of accidents or other emergencies.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard school bus environment.

Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.

Qualifications Profile

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

Certification/License:

• Motor Vehicle Operator's (DMV) License.
• Current Commercial Driver's License (CDL), class B with Passenger and School Bus endorsement.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Bilingual, both oral and written, ability (English/Spanish) is preferred.

Experience:

• Successful prior experience working as a bus driver, preferably in a school district or transporting children.

FLSA Status: Nonexempt