Bus Driver - Part Time Charlottesville, VA

Enclustra; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a vibrant educational community as a Bus Driver, where your role is crucial in safely transporting students to their destinations. This position offers a unique opportunity to engage with young minds while ensuring their safety and comfort during transit. You'll operate school buses and assist with vehicle maintenance, contributing to a dynamic learning environment. Enjoy the beautiful surroundings of Charlottesville and be part of a team dedicated to nurturing the next generation of leaders. This role is perfect for those who thrive in a supportive atmosphere and are committed to making a positive impact in students' lives.

Qualifications

• Valid Virginia CDL Class B with P endorsement required.
• Ability to manage student passengers safely.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate school buses for student transport.
• Maintain order and safety on the bus during transit.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Listening Skills

Customer Service

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

School Bus

Commercial Vehicle

Job description

Since 1910, St. Anne’s-Belfield School has been committed to nurturing the whole student: body, heart, mind, and soul. As the largest independent school in the college town of Charlottesville, Va., our 900+ students, age 2 through Grade 12, inspire us each day as we aspire to educate the next generation of exemplary citizens and visionary leaders.

As a member of our school community, you'd be joining a team of people who are passionate about their roles and contributing to a community of purpose and belonging. Those who thrive at St. Anne’s-Belfield are people who, as outlined in our Portrait of a Graduate, pursue knowledge to generate impact, seek to engage diverse perspectives and practices, engage in reflection, demonstrate moral character and integrity, and work to understand and meet the needs of the community.

Our two beautiful campuses on 55 acres serve as vibrant hubs for curiosity, creativity, and academic excellence. This is perfectly complemented by our location in Charlottesville, one of the top 5 happiest cities in the U.S., as recognized by National Geographic and Outside Magazine. Opportunities abound to connect with nature, enjoy arts and culture, engage with the University of Virginia, only one mile away, and explore American history both within our region or Richmond (one hour by car) and Washington, D.C. (two hours by car).

If you're looking for a dynamic learning environment where your contributions help spark each child’s potential, we invite you to consider a career with St. Anne’s-Belfield. We at St. Anne's-Belfield School believe it is the quality and passion of our people that set us apart. We seek to hire the best teachers, administrators, staff members, and coaches to support our student body by offering a competitive benefits package and providing a wonderful working environment.

Position summary

The Bus Driver operates school buses and other vehicles for the purpose of transporting students to and from campuses and other designated locations for field trips or athletic competitions with additional responsibilities in the facilities maintenance department as needed. A current CDL Class B for passenger transport plus the endorsement required to transport students on a school activity bus for athletics, field trips and other events.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Safely operate a school bus and other vehicles around and between campuses, around town, and on longer trips for field trips and athletic events.
• Maintain order and safety requirements on the bus or other vehicles while transporting students.
• Assist with maintenance and cleaning for buses and school vehicles.
• Adhere to all school policies and procedures and safety training requirements.
• Resolve issues relating to vehicle breakdowns and safe transfer of students to a replacement bus/vehicle if situation arises.
• Ensure all accidents or incidents are immediately reported to supervisor and Director of Facilities.
• Report vehicle concerns and maintenance needs to supervisor.
• Maintain equipment records in accordance with School policy, applicable laws, policy or regulations.
• Assist with additional facilities and transportation department tasks as assigned.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Director of Facilities and/or your supervisor to support the program, mission, and operation of the School. This position description may be edited at the discretion of the School at any time.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Current, valid Virginia Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B Endorsement P or better with a medical examiner's certificate attached.
• Thorough knowledge of highway regulations for commercial vehicles and a clean driving record.
• Ability to pass background screening as required by the School.
• Effective verbal and listening communications skills.
• Ability to manage student passengers for safe transport.
• Ability to provide respectful and friendly customer service.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet program and event demands.
• This is a 10-month, 20 hour a week position, depending on candidate schedule requirements and preferences within the needs of the School.
• Work schedule is generally afternoons and early evenings during the week plus some Saturdays and occasional Sundays, depending on driving needs of the School's program and events.
• Work is performed indoors and outdoors and may require outdoor work in inclement weather.

Physical Demands

• Long periods of sitting, standing, walking, driving a motor vehicle.
• Carrying, bending, kneeling, handling, pushing and pulling.
• All physical requirements of safe driving.

Compensation

$22 to $24 per hour, depending on experience.

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