School Bus Driver

HHCA Eagles; Bluffton (SC); On-site; USD 42,706,000 - 57,859,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational organization in Bluffton is seeking a Bus Driver to operate daily routes and ensure students' safety. The ideal candidate will have a current CDL and the ability to interact with students in a calm and patient manner. Responsibilities include maintaining an orderly environment on the bus and cleaning vehicles. This position is essential for transporting elementary to high school students and may include driving for field trips and athletic events.

Qualifications

• Must have a current CDL with proper certifications to transport students.
• Must have an acceptable driving record.
• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Must meet physical requirements for CDL operation.

Responsibilities

• Operate the daily bus route to and from the Bluffton campus.
• Maintain an orderly bus environment among the riders.
• Clean assigned vehicles, both interior and exterior.
• Assist with transporting vehicles for maintenance.
• Option to drive for field trips and athletic events in evenings/weekends.

Skills

Patient interaction with students

Team player

Driving safety

Team Player

Education

Current CDL with certifications

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.