School Bus Driver

Hopewell City School District; Hopewell (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Hopewell City School District in Hopewell, VA is hiring a full-time School Bus Driver. CDL with Passenger and School Bus endorsements and a clean driving record are required. The driver will safely operate a school vehicle and supervise students during routes.

Starting pay is $20.68 per hour with full-time benefits and a focus on safety, reliability, and adherence to district policies while communicating effectively with students, families and school officials.

Qualifications

• Completion of high school education or GED plus CDL with Passenger and School Bus endorsements, or equivalent combination.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and first aid basics is preferred.
• Ability to read, write and complete forms and reports accurately.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents and school officials.
• Ability to maintain order and supervise students during transit.

Skills

Vehicle handling

Safety techniques

Traffic rules knowledge

First aid CPR

Reading writing forms

Student communication

Behavior management

Patience

Human relations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDL with Passenger and School Bus endorsements

Job description

School Bus Driver

Hopewell City School District Central Office - Hopewell, Virginia Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Hopewell City Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 3161260

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Oct 29, 2025 4:00 AM (UTC)

Job Description

SCHOOL BUS DRIVER

QUALIFICTIONS

• good knowledge of vehicle handling and safety techniques
• good knowledge of traffic and highway safety rules, regulations and of local street and road systems
• some knowledge of basic first aid, including CPR
• ability to safely drive a school vehicle
• ability to read, write and complete forms and reports
• ability to effectively communicate with students, parents and school officials
• ability to maintain effective control over groups of children or young adult students, and to ensure student behavior is not distractive to safe driving
• patience with students who may become disruptive
• good human relation and communication skills

MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Completion of high school education or the General Equivalency Diploma (GED) supplemented by a valid Commericial Drivers License with Passenger and School Bus Driver endorsement; or any eqivalent combination of education and experience that would provide the abovve noted licensure, knowledge, skill and ability.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

Commercial Drivers License with Passenger and School Bus Driver endorsement and a good driving record

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Open until filled

SALARY

Starting Pay is $20.68 per hour; full-time benefits apply

Hopewell City Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Missy Shores, Director of Personnel, is designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies. Please forward your inquiries to her at: [e-mail]

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $24,528 to $50,571 Per Year

Contact Information

• Michael Camden , Supervisor of Transportation
• Central Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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