School Bus and Van Drivers - Full-Time

The Bishop's School; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bishop’s School seeks a Full-Time School Bus and Van Driver with immediate start. Reporting to the Director of Transportation, drivers provide safe, reliable transport for students to school, events, and field trips. Schedule hours vary and may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and trips.

The role requires CDL/Class B, T-01, CPR, DOT medical, and experience with children. Base compensation is $28.00–$32.00 per hour, with benefits eligibility based on FTE.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED strongly preferred.
• California Driver's License required.
• Class B CDL with School Bus Certificate and Passenger Endorsement required.
• T-01 School Bus Driver Certificate required.
• Minimum of one year of school bus driving experience preferred.
• Two years of experience working with children preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Basic proficiency with Google Workspace and the ability to learn transportation, scheduling, and communication systems.
• Secure communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to complete assigned routes safely and on schedule.
• Clean driving record; No traffic citations or at-fault traffic accidents within past five years.
• DOT Medical Certificate required.
• Ability to meet and maintain all CDL medical requirements, including vision and hearing standards.
• CPR certification required.
• California Highway Patrol First Aid Test completion or current First Aid Card.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport students to and from school and events.
• Follow all laws, regulations, and transportation policies.
• Ensure student safety during loading and unloading.
• Maintain appropriate student behavior and report concerns.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Report vehicle issues to the Director of Transportation.
• Maintain transportation schedules and complete routes on time.
• Review routes before trips and special assignments.
• Refuel when fuel is below half tank.
• Respond to emergencies and document appropriately.
• Communicate professionally with the school community.
• Attend safety meetings and training sessions.
• Complete daily vehicle inspections and logs.
• Check students in and maintain daily manifests.
• Perform other transportation-related duties.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Calm under pressure

Safety focus

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Founded in 1909 and affiliated with the Episcopal Church, The Bishop’s School is an independent, all-gender college-preparatory school for approximately 800 students in grades six through twelve. The School is located on a historic campus in the heart of La Jolla, just 10 miles north of downtown San Diego. Last year’s applicant pool drew from 72 zip codes and 168 middle and high schools throughout San Diego County and beyond.

The Bishop’s School seeks a Full-Time School Bus and Van Driver with immediate start.

Reporting to the Director of Transportation, school van and bus drivers are responsible for providing safe, reliable, and professional transportation for students to and from school, athletic competitions, field trips, and other school-sponsored activities as needed.

Schedule hours will vary based on the School’s transportation needs and may include early mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, field trips, athletic events, and other school-sponsored activities.

Responsibilities Include:

• Safely transport students to and from school, athletic events, field trips, and other school-sponsored activities.
• Follow all federal, state, and local traffic laws, California Highway Patrol regulations, and School transportation policies.
• Ensure the safety of students during loading, transportation, and unloading, including assisting students as needed when boarding and exiting the bus.
• Maintain appropriate student behavior while enforcing School transportation rules and reporting concerns to the Director of Transportation.
• Conduct required pre-trip and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicles, including inspections of brakes, tires, lights, fluid levels, steering, suspension, safety equipment, heating and cooling systems, and other components as required by law.
• Immediately report vehicle issues, safety concerns, or maintenance needs to the Director of Transportation.
• Maintain established transportation schedules and complete assigned routes in a timely manner.
• Review assigned routes and directions before operating regular routes, field trips, athletic trips, and other special assignments.
• Refuel assigned vehicles whenever the fuel level falls below one-half tank.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies, vehicle breakdowns, collisions, or student medical situations, including evacuating students safely when necessary and completing required documentation.
• Communicate professionally and courteously with students, parents, faculty, staff, and other members of the School community.
• Attend required safety meetings, training sessions, and certification renewal courses.
• Complete daily vehicle inspection, maintenance, mileage, and transportation reports accurately and on time.
• Accurately check students in and maintain daily passenger manifest logs.
• Perform other transportation-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED strongly preferred.
• California Driver's License required.
• Valid California Commercial Driver's License (Class B) with School Bus Certificate and Passenger Endorsement required.
• Valid T-01 School Bus Driver Certificate required.
• Minimum of one year of school bus driving experience strongly preferred.
• Two years of experience working with children preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Basic proficiency with Google Workspace and the ability to learn transportation, scheduling, and communication systems.
• Secure communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to complete assigned routes safely and on schedule.
• Clean driving record; No traffic citations or at-fault traffic accidents within past five years.
• Current Department of Transportation (DOT) Medical Certificate required.
• Ability to meet and maintain all commercial driver's license medical requirements, including vision and hearing standards.
• Successful completion of the California Highway Patrol written First Aid Test or possession of a current First Aid Card.
• CPR certification required.
• Ability to maintain all required School Bus Certification, annual in-service training hours, renewal requirements, and continuing education as required by law.
• Ability to remain calm and exercise sound judgment during emergencies.
• Ability to learn and safely operate different assigned routes and transportation assignments.

Compensation & Benefits:

The anticipated base compensation for this position is $28.00–$32.00 per hour, based on qualifications and experience. Benefits eligibility is determined based upon FTE.

Please do not contact the school directly.

EEO
The Bishop's School is an equal opportunity employer. We are a diverse community of professionals that broadly reflects the people of the San Diego area and the United States at large. We aim to align our hiring process with our mission and institutional goals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion or religious practices, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, ability status, military status, unemployment status or any other category protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. The Bishop's School takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance all qualified candidates.