Bus Drivers (2026-2027)

Young World Physical Education

Virginia (MN)

On-site

USD 25,182 - 41,768

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

A public school district in Virginia seeks a part-time Bus Driver for the 2026-2027 school year. Responsibilities include safely transporting students, maintaining bus cleanliness, and performing vehicle inspections. Candidates must hold a valid commercial driver's license with S&P endorsement and have a high school diploma or GED. The position offers a pay range of $18.28 to $30.32 per hour, emphasizing safety and effective communication with students and parents.

Qualifications

Valid commercial driver's license with S&P endorsement in Virginia.
Minimal experience operating automotive equipment or equivalent education/experience.
Ability to maintain effective relationships with students and parents.

Responsibilities

Drive school bus on a designated schedule and route.
Maintain cleanliness and perform inspections on the bus.
Ensure student safety and discipline during transport.

Skills

Safe operation of automotive equipment

Knowledge of traffic rules and regulations

Ability to assist children patiently

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

PT/FT Bus Driver (2026-2027)

Dinwiddie County Public Schools Transportation - Dinwiddie, Virginia

Job Details

Job ID: 5642380

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 13, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

PT/FT Bus Driver (2026-2027)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Director of Transportation

Supervises: Bus Aide if applicable

Employment Terms: 10-Month Full-time Position (182 Contracted Days)

Grade: Bus Driver Scale

Position Summary

Performs semi-skilled work driving a school bus, transporting pupils to and from school and special events, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Director of Transportation.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions

Drives school bus on a designated schedule and route; picks up and delivers students to and/or from school facilities, special events and field trips.
Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections of vehicle; reports operating and equipment deficiencies.
Maintains cleanliness of assigned vehicle; sweeps floors and washes windows; washes exterior as needed.
Obeys traffic laws and observes mandatory safety regulations for school bus and automobile operations.
Ensures passenger safety; puts children in car seats; maintains discipline on bus; completes disciplinary forms as necessary.
Transports only authorized students.
Reports all accidents and completes required reports.
Conducts periodic emergency vehicle evacuation drills.
Records mileage, student counts, arrival and departure times; maintains various records and prepares a variety of reports on activities.
Makes bus available for periodic maintenance; delivers bus to garage for service and inspections; fuels bus at assigned stations.
Attends meetings and training as necessary.
Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Director of Transportation and/or appropriate administrator.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

General knowledge of the principles and practices involved in operating assigned automotive equipment.
General knowledge of the geography of the County and the location of streets.
General knowledge of traffic rules, regulations and statutes.
Skill in the safe operation of the automotive equipment to which assigned.
Ability to detect malfunctioning equipment.
Ability to assist children using patience and understanding.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, students, parents and the general public.

Qualifications, Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED.
Minimal experience operating automotive equipment, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the School Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Physical Requirements

This work requires the frequent exertion of up to 10 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force.
Work regularly requires sitting, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and reaching with hands and arms and occasionally requires standing, walking, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, pushing or pulling, lifting and repetitive motions.
Work requires close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color perception and peripheral vision.
Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
Work requires visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities.
Work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions and exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment.
Work is generally in a loud noise location (e.g. grounds maintenance, heavy traffic).

Special Requirements

Valid commercial driver's license with S&P endorsement in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Evaluation

Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Dinwiddie County School Board’s policy manual.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Dinwiddie County Public Schools does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.

We will recruit and select applicants for employment solely on the basis of their qualifications. Our guidelines and practices, including those relating to wages, benefits, transfers, promotions, terminations and self-development opportunities, will also be administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex/sexual orientation, gender/gender identity, age, marital status, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, political affiliation, disability, protected veteran status and all other classes protected by the Federal and State Law. Dinwiddie County Public Schools is an Alcohol and Drug Free Workplace.

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $18.28 to $30.32 Per Hour

Job Categories: Support Staff > Transportation

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