School Bus Driver

Hilton Head Christian Academy; Bluffton (SC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilton Head Christian Academy is seeking a responsible school bus driver to operate daily routes between the Bluffton campus and nearby communities, ensuring the safe transport of students from elementary through high school. The role requires maintaining a calm, patient demeanor and adherence to bus rules.

The position includes CDL and, ideally, Air Brakes certifications, a clean driving record, and the ability to work a flexible schedule that may include field trips and evening events when

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid CDL with appropriate school transportation certifications.
• Air Brakes certification preferred.
• Clean driving record and background check.
• Must meet physical requirements for CDL status.
• Able to interact calmly and patiently with students of all ages.

Responsibilities

• Operate daily bus route morning and afternoon between Bluffton campus and nearby communities.
• Maintain orderly bus environment and supervise riders.
• Clean interior and exterior of assigned bus.
• Assist with transporting vehicles for maintenance needs.
• Fuel buses as required; drive field trips on occasion.

Skills

CDL Certification

Air Brakes Certification

Safe Student Transport

Communication with Students

Job description

The bus driver will perform the following duties:

• Operate the daily bus route, morning and afternoon, to and from the Bluffton campus to neighboring communities such as Hilton Head or the Beaufort area.
• Maintain an orderly bus environment among the riders
• Clean assigned vehicles, both interior and exterior
• Help transport vehicles for maintenance purposes
• Fuel buses as needed
• The bus driver will have the option to drive for field trips during school hours, as well as athletic events in the evenings or weekends, but these are secondary to the primary task of driving the daily morning and afternoon routes.

This position includes the following requirements:

• Must have a current CDL with proper certifications to transport students. Air Brakes certification preferred.
• Must have acceptable driving record
• Must meet physical requirements associated with maintaining updated CDL status
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check
• This position works with elementary school aged students through middle / high school students, all riding on the same bus. The HHCA bus driver MUST be able to interact with students with a calm, kind and patient demeanor, while also being able to hold them accountable to bus rules.
• This position must be a team player who knows when to properly refer a discipline issue or a parent issue to the appropriate supervisor.