Safest Student Transport Pro: School Bus Driver

Internetwork Expert; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Catherine’s School is seeking qualified School Bus Drivers to transport students on daily routes and field trips. Applicants must hold a Virginia driver’s license with CDL and air-brake endorsements preferred, and have a safe driving history.

The role is hourly, part-time and 9-month, with background checks and physical evaluation required. Responsibilities include operating school buses, loading/unloading students, coordinating with athletics, and maintaining vehicle safety and cleanliness.

Qualifications

• Valid Virginia Driver’s License.
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with air-brake endorsement preferred.
• One or more years of bus driving experience.
• Two or more years of experience working with children preferred.
• Clean driving record with no at-fault accidents or traffic citations within the last five years.

Responsibilities

• Drives a school transportation vehicle within prescribed route(s) in accordance with time schedules; picking up and discharging students at designated stops.
• Coordinate with Athletics to transport athletes to/from sports events (local and distance).
• Transports students and teachers on field trips to various locations; planning necessary route(s) and stops as needed.
• May operate a special ramp bus; loads and unloads students in wheelchairs on and off bus, inspecting wheelchair for operational safety; operates ramp; positions and secures wheelchair in bus.
• Maintains order of student passengers according to school policy.
• Pre-trip the vehicle properly.
• Have bus fueled and ready to go 15 minutes prior to departure time.
• Properly fill out time sheet and mileage reports each day.
• Conduct safety and operational inspection of assigned vehicle daily.
• Reports needed mechanical repairs when necessary.
• Services buses with gas, diesel fuel, and oil; checks and when necessary, fills tires and batteries.
• Performs periodical safety drills as required by law; completing necessary reports upon request.
• Maintains cleanliness of vehicle to ensure safe operating condition.
• Attend various meetings regarding safety, first aid and training updates as required.
• Attends driver training programs to maintain current knowledge of Virginia Motor Vehicle Code.
• Operates a two-way radio.
• Washes bus as needed.
• Ability to follow route directions (GPS or written).
• Complete annual physical requirements.
• Maintain reputable driving background; must not have an air brakes restriction.

Skills

Safe driving

Patience with students

Reliability

Tools

CDL with air-brake endorsement (preferred)

Job description

St. Catherine’s School is seeking qualified School Bus Drivers to transport students on daily routes and field trips. Applicants must hold a Virginia driver’s license with CDL and air-brake endorsements preferred, and have a safe driving history.

The role is hourly, part-time and 9-month, with background checks and physical evaluation required. Responsibilities include operating school buses, loading/unloading students, coordinating with athletics, and maintaining vehicle safety and cleanliness.