Part Time Bus Driver- Morning Route

Franklin Road Academy, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

Franklin Road Academy, Inc. in Nashville, TN is seeking a part-time School Bus Driver to transport students from K through 12 on designated routes. The role requires adherence to a strict early-morning schedule during the academic year and a commitment to safety.

Candidates must hold a valid Class B CDL with Passenger and School Bus endorsements, pass DOT medical clearance, and undergo background checks and drug screenings. Prior driving or child-care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Age limit: must be at least 25 years old per Tennessee state law.
• Licensing: valid Class B CDL with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements.
• Medical clearance: pass a DOT physical and maintain a valid medical examiner's certificate.
• Screenings: pass background check, fingerprinting, 5-year MVR, and random drug/alcohol screenings.
• Experience: prior commercial driving or experience with children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safe Transportation: Safely operate a school bus on prescribed routes, picking up and dropping off students at designated stops on a strict schedule.
• Vehicle Inspections: Conduct daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections; report any mechanical deficiencies.
• Post-Trip Sweeps: Check the bus after every route to ensure no child or personal belonging is left behind.
• Student Management: Maintain order, safety, and discipline among student passengers per school policies.
• Logistics & Admin: Maintain mileage logs, rider counts, and incident reports.
• Cleanliness: Keep the interior of the bus clean, sanitized, and presentable.

Job description

Summary

The School Bus Driver is responsible for safely transporting students (grades K-12) to school on designated routes. This is a part-time, non-exempt position utilizing an early morning schedule during the academic school year.

Essential Functions

The tasks, duties, and responsibilities of this job include, but are not limited to:

• Safe Transportation: Safely operate a school bus over prescribed routes according to a strict time schedule, picking up and dropping off students at designated stops.
• Vehicle Inspections: Conduct required daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections (checking brakes, lights, tires, and emergency exits) and promptly report any mechanical deficiencies.
• Post-Trip Sweeps: Physically check the bus after every route to ensure no child or personal belonging is left behind on board.
• Student Management: Maintain order, safety, and discipline among student passengers in accordance with the school's behavioral policies.
• Logistics & Admin: Maintain accurate documentation, including daily mileage logs, student rider counts, and incident reports.
• Cleanliness: Keep the interior of the assigned bus clean, sanitized, and presentable

Qualifications

• Age Limit: Must be at least 25 years of age (per Tennessee state law for operating a school bus).
• Licensing: Must possess a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with active Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements.
• Medical Clearance: Ability to pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examination and maintain a valid medical examiner's certificate.
• Screenings: Must pass a comprehensive criminal background check, fingerprinting, a 5-year motor vehicle record (MVR) review, and ongoing random federal drug/alcohol screenings.
• Experience: Prior commercial driving experience or experience working with children is preferred but not always required

Physical Requirements

• Regular prolonged sitting while driving, alongside the physical agility to climb bus stairs and move quickly during emergency evacuations
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted
• Exposure to varying outdoor weather conditions, road hazards, and heavy traffic

In compliance with ADA requirements, we will make reasonable accommodations for the known disability of an otherwise qualified applicant.

Additional Responsibilities

The statements in this job description are intended to represent the key duties, essential nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be all responsibilities or qualifications of the job.

All employees are expected to support the mission of Franklin Road Academy, and contribute to the overall life of the school.

As part of the hiring process, all candidates will be required to undergo a pre-employment background check, which may include criminal history, employment and education verification, and a drug screening, in accordance with applicable laws. A positive drug test or any disqualifying information on the background check may result in withdrawal of a job offer.