Bus Driver - Transportation South

Young World Physical Education; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 20,500; Full time

Job summary

A public school district in Jackson, Mississippi, is hiring a Bus Driver to ensure safe transportation for students. The position requires a valid commercial driver’s license and a high school diploma. Responsibilities include obeying traffic laws, maintaining discipline, and ensuring safety on the bus. The role offers full-time employment with an hourly rate of $20.50 and requires immediate availability. Interested candidates should apply as positions will be filled until filled.

Qualifications

• Must pass police record check.
• Must meet physical and mental health requirements as per state law.
• Must be insurable by district insurance carrier.

Responsibilities

• Obeys all traffic laws.
• Maintains discipline on the bus.
• Observes safety regulations for school buses.
• Cleans the assigned bus.
• Reports accidents and completes required reports.

Skills

Valid Type B commercial driver’s license with passenger and school bus endorsement

Ability to perform duties accurately under stress

Understanding of traffic laws

Student behavior management skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certificate from State Department of Education

Job description

Bus Driver - Transportation South

Jackson Public Schools MS Transportation South - Jackson, Mississippi Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5275615

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 07, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Bus Driver

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Type B commercial driver’s license with a passenger and school bus endorsement
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Certificate issued by State Department of Education
• Must meet all physical and mental health requirements as established by Mississippi law and the Jackson Public School Board
• Must be insurable by district insurance carrier
• Must pass police record check
• Must be able to perform duties accurately when in stressful situations
• Pass drug screening test as outlined by district policy

Reports To

Transportation Supervisor

Essential Functions

• Obeys all traffic laws
• Maintains discipline when students are on bus, within legal limits
• Observes all mandatory safety regulations for school buses, both district and state
• Reports undisciplined students to the proper authority with proper forms
• Operates on assigned schedule
• Keeps assigned bus clean
• Checks bus before each operation for mechanical defects
• Notifies the proper authority in case of mechanical failure or lateness
• Discharges students only at authorized stops
• Exercises responsible leadership when on school trips in or out of district
• Transports only authorized students
• Reports all accidents and completes required reports
• Enforces all district and state regulations regarding student behavior on bus; example, smoking, eating, being in seat while bus is in motion
• Is courteous to coworkers, students, and administrators
• Is prompt
• Performs other related duties as requested or assigned

Salary Information

Days Employed: 187 per school year

Hourly Rate: $20.50

Application Information

Deadline: Until positions are filled

Employment Date: As soon as possible thereafter

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Support Staff > Transportation

Job Requirements

Contact Information

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