Bus Driver, (Part Time - Academic Year) 162592

State of South Carolina; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Carolina is seeking a qualified school bus driver to transport students safely to and from home, field trips, and health care facilities, following established routes. You will supervise students, ensure authorized pickups, and report any issues to parents.

The role requires a current CDL with school bus endorsements, a DOT medical certificate, a clean driving record, and completion of Defensive Driving Course. Overnight and weekend shifts may be required depending on routes.

Qualifications

• Current and valid CDL with School Bus endorsements.
• DOT medical certificate (DOT Health Card).
• Good driving record with no more than 4 points.

Responsibilities

• Safely transports students to and from home, field trips, and health care facilities.
• Delivers students to destinations following established routes.
• Obeys traffic signals and highway regulations governing school bus operation.
• Reports mechanical problems to appropriate personnel.
• Assist in behavior management and ensure students are picked up by an authorized party.
• Supervise students at all times; report problems and accomplishments to parents.
• Ensure all luggage is properly delivered.

Skills

Defensive driving

Student supervision

CDL

Job description

Job Responsibilities

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 SC 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 transcripts) and if applicable, licensure and/or certification (e.i., nursing licensure, teacher licensure, bus driving certification).

Benefits For State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note

The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

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