Bus Drivers

Gloucester Public Schools System; Gloucester (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Gloucester Public Schools in Gloucester, MA seeks a full-time Bus Driver to operate a school bus, transport school-aged children and authorized personnel safely on routes and activities. Responsibilities include pre/post-trip inspections, enforcing student safety, and performing related duties as directed by the Director of Transportation.

Starting immediately, applicant must have CDL, First Aid/CPR, and driving experience; willingness to work flexible hours and pass required drug/alcohol tests;

Qualifications

• Must obtain valid CDL to operate a school bus as required by DOT.
• Must maintain First Aid and CPR certification.
• Three continuous years of driving experience.
• Knowledge of Mass. General Laws, DOT, and DOE requirements as they pertain to school buses and pupil transportation.
• Willingness to submit to drug and alcohol testing when required.
• Ability to work flexible hours due to scheduling, breakdowns, accidents and weather.
• Ability to learn local streets and road systems quickly and accurately.
• Attend training sessions conducted by vendors.
• Able to work independently and follow oral and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operate a school bus and transport students safely on specified routes and activities.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections; enforce safety rules and student discipline.
• Carry out related duties as assigned by the Director of Transportation or Administrator.

Skills

CDL

First Aid CPR

Safe driving

Flexible hours

Driving experience

Job description

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Bus Drivers

Job Details

Job ID: 5917855

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 08, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION: Position is responsible for operating a school bus and transporting school aged children and other authorized personnel safely and efficiently over specified routes to and from schools and various activities. Position conducts pre and post-trip inspections; observes safety regulations and policies; enforces student discipline on the bus; and performs related work. Ability to perform any other related duties as assigned by the Director of Transportation or other appropriate Administrator.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Support Staff > Transportation

Welcome to Gloucester Public Schools

Every day matters and everybody belongs in the Gloucester Public Schools. The Gloucester Public Schools serve nearly 2,900 students in the historic coastal city of Gloucester on Cape Ann in Massachusetts. The district boasts a diverse student body and values how families who come from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures create the richness and vitality that exist in our school communities. In the Gloucester Public Schools:
Our educators and staff care about their students, who they are, where they come from, and who they can become;
Our educators get to know their students because they know that when students are connected to a teacher, a class, or their school, students are better able to do their best work;
We work together to get better every day;
Making our schools extraordinary is about the work we do every day with each other to hone our craft, strengthen our instruction, engage students, and deepen student learning;
We aim to be extraordinary because we can be, and because our children, the children of the great city of Gloucester, deserve it and should expect it from their schools. Our district includes a high school serving grades 9 through 12; a middle school for grades 6 through 8; four Grades K through 5 elementary schools; a preschool; and a high school alternative program; Our Strategic Plan for Ongoing Improvement has four priorities: -Deepen Student Belonging and Engagement in School-Strengthen Instruction and Better Connect General and Special Education-Strengthen Social Emotional Learning and Mental Health Support-Strengthen Special Education Through Improved Coordination of Services and Specialized Instruction

Job Requirements

• Previous school bus driving experience, preferred;
• Must obtain valid commercial driver’s license to operate a school bus as required by the State Department of Transportation (DOT); (District will cover cost of CDL Training).
• Must have three (3) continuous years of driving experience;
• Must maintain First Aid and CPR certification;
• A thorough knowledge of Mass. General Laws, DOT, and Department of Education requirements as they pertain to school buses and pupil transportation;
• Must submit to drug and alcohol testing when required;
• Able to work flexible hours due to bus scheduling, breakdowns, accidents, and extreme weather conditions;
• Must possess knowledge of, or the ability to accurately and quickly learn local streets and road systems;
• Ability to attend training sessions conducted by the various vendors;
• Must be capable of working independently and possess the ability to understand and follow-through with oral and written instructions.
• Salary: $28.99/ Hour
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Lauri Francis , Director of Transportation
• 32 Cherry Street
• Gloucester, Massachusetts 01930
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]