Bus Driver - School (School Bus Driver)

City of Harrisonburg; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Harrisonburg is looking for a School Bus Driver to ensure safe transportation for local students. This full-time position offers a preferred starting hourly rate of $19.15 along with a comprehensive benefits package. Successful candidates will be trained and will help maintain discipline on the bus while providing exceptional customer service regarding student safety.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Benefits (VRS & MissionSquare)

Paid Leave

Holidays

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Some experience operating buses or similar equipment.
• Ability to obtain a commercial driver's license (CDL) by the end of training.

Responsibilities

• Drive school bus and ensure safe transportation of students.
• Perform pre-trip inspections and maintain bus cleanliness.
• Ensure discipline and safety on the bus.

Skills

Customer Service

Safety Awareness

Driving Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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City of Harrisonburg

$19.15 Hourly

Location

Harrisonburg, VA

Full-Time

Job Number

Public Transportation

Opening Date

06/09/2025

9/8/2025 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Do you want to utilize your driving skills to help ensure that local students arrive to school in a safe manner? Do you want a work schedule that provides you with summers and multiple holidays off throughout the year? If you answered yes to both of these questions, the Department of Public Transportation's School Bus Driver position may be the right career for you!

Description

Do you want to utilize your driving skills to help ensure that local students arrive to school in a safe manner? Do you want a work schedule that provides you with summers and multiple holidays off throughout the year? If you answered yes to both of these questions, the Department of Public Transportation's School Bus Driver position may be the right career for you!
The School Bus Driver is a full-time position with benefits and a preferred starting hourly rate of $19.15 per hour.Paid on-the-job training will be provided for candidates without a CDL and/or prior experience .

The position is required to work 10-months out of the year and will be paid for the work hours over a 12-month period, allowing benefits to continue during the summer break. The ideal candidate must be available for a minimum of 5 hours per day/180 days per year with additional hours potentially available throughout the year within the same department.

As a School Bus Driver, you'll:

• Drive a school bus and pick up and deliver students to/from school;
• Perform pre-trip inspections of the school bus;
• Report operating and equipment deficiencies;
• Clean the inside of the bus;
• Fuel the bus;
• Maintain discipline on the bus;
• Ensure passenger safety;
• Transport students to special events and field trips, as necessary.

A detailed list of essential duties along with the ideal candidates' knowledge, skills, and abilities is located in the class specification .

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and some experience operating buses or similar equipment and in dealing with the public, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Possession of or ability to acquire an appropriate commercial driver's license valid in the Commonwealth of VA by the end of your HDPT classroom training for this position, or as deemed appropriate by the department.
• Click here to view the physical requirements for this position.

Successful applicants for this position will be subject to the following:

• Virginia Department of Education physical examination;
• Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Clearinghouse query;
• FMCSA pre-employment drug screening;
• DMV records check; and
• Criminal background check.

This position is subject to FMCSA alcohol and controlled substances testing regulations.

Supplemental Information

Application Deadline: In order to be considered, all candidates must submit a complete City of Harrisonburg online employment application, including previous work experience and education history no later than 5:00pm EST on Monday, September 8, 2025.

The City provides an excellent benefits package including health insurance, retirement (VRS & MissionSquare), life insurance, paid leave, holidays and more.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran status.

The City of Harrisonburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Address 409 South Main Street
Third Floor
Harrisonburg, Virginia, 22801