School Bus Driver

City of Johnson City; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Johnson City is seeking school bus drivers for part-time and full-time positions. Transit Operators will enjoy structured hours while ensuring safe transport for students, with opportunities for paid training and career advancement. Drivers need a high school diploma or GED, alongside a valid CDL with passenger endorsements. This role involves morning and afternoon shifts, providing ample free time during the day.

Benefits

Paid training

Annual step pay increases

Career advancement opportunities

Health Insurance

Paid Sick Time

Life Insurance

School year schedule with summers off

Day Gap for personal appointments or extra shifts

Qualifications

• Completion of high school or GED and some experience in driving a bus or equivalent vehicle.
• A CDL license is required for Relief Drivers.
• Pre-employment DOT physical, drug screening, and background checks required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for daily reports of passengers carried.
• Perform related work under supervision of a trainer or transit supervisor.
• Operate school bus during morning and afternoon shifts.

Skills

Driving a bus

Report writing

Safe operation of a vehicle

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CDL Class A, B, or C with Passenger and School endorsement

Job description

The City of Johnson City, Tennessee has openings for school bus drivers (Transit Operator I and Transit Operator II positions). Online applications are being accepted for temporary, part-time and full-time positions with school bus transit divisions. Enjoy a daily school bus route while having many hours of the day free. Bus route is a morning shift and an afternoon shift. Employees are under direct supervision of a trainer and/or transit supervisor. Drivers and operators are responsible for daily reports of passengers carried. Performance reviews are based on safe and satisfactory operation of the vehicle. All Transit employees perform related work as required.

**Additional Benefits**

• Paid training
• Annual step pay increases
• Career advancement opportunities are available
• Health Insurance
• Paid Sick Time
• Life Insurance
• School year schedule with summers Off!
• Day Gap (Allows you to keep your personal appointments OR pick up extra driving shifts throughout the day in our department for additional income).

Starting Pay:

• Transit Operator I -$18.04/hr.
• Transit Operator II- $19.26/hr.

Acceptable Experience and Training

Completion of high school or GED and some experience in driving a bus or equivalent vehicle; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. For Relief Drivers, a CDL license is required, and training is provided. For all School Bus Transit Operators, a CDL Class A, B, or C with Passenger endorsement and School endorsement is required. Pre-employment DOT physical, drug screening, background check and motor vehicle record check required.