School Bus Driver

George County School District; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

George County School District seeks a School Bus Driver to safely transport students, staff, and others along designated routes and field trips, ensuring punctual pickups and drop-offs and strict adherence to safety procedures. Applicants must hold a Mississippi DMV license and a CDL Class B with Passenger and School Bus endorsements.

The role reports to the Transportation Director and requires careful inspection, maintenance, and calm handling of emergencies.

Qualifications

• Mississippi DMV license required.
• CDL Class B with Passenger and School Bus endorsement required.

Responsibilities

• Safely drives a school bus on designated routes and field trips following schedules.
• Inspects bus daily for safety and cleanliness; reports issues.
• Cleans and refuels bus as needed; ensures comms device works before trips.
• Maintains order and discipline per district policies; assists students as needed.
• Tracks route timing and submits required records; ensures no child left unattended.
• Drives and evacuates passengers during emergencies following procedures.
• Participates in trainings and professional development; performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Traffic laws

Manual dexterity

Visual acuity

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Time management

Procedural learning

Interpersonal skills

Education

Mississippi DMV license

CDL Class B with Passenger & School Bus endorsement

Job description

Job Title: School Bus Driver

Job Purpose: To ensure the safe transportation of students, staff, and others to and from school, residential neighborhoods, and field trips.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of all traffic laws, regulations, road signs and related information.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate the bus, conduct pre-trip inspections, and clean the bus.
• Visual and auditory acuity within professionally determined normal ranges, with correction if needed.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective organizational, problem solving, and time management skills.
• Ability to learn and comprehend information from procedures manuals and other materials. Ability to comprehend and follow traffic signs required.
• Ability to physically move through the bus, center and classrooms.
• Ability to maintain composure and perform responsibilities under pressure and in cases of accidents or other emergencies.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Minimum Qualifications

• Mississippi Motor Vehicle Operator's (DMV) License.
• Current Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Cass B with Passenger and School Bus endorsement.

Reports To: Transportation Director

Supervises: N/A

Duties & Responsibilities

• Safely drives a school bus on days when school is in session over designated routes in accordance with time schedules, loading and unloading students at designated locations.
• Transports students, teachers and others on school field or activity trips.
• Inspects assigned bus on a daily basis prior to transporting of passengers to ensure that bus is in good, clean and safe working order.
• Cleans and refuels bus as needed.
• Ensures that a communication device is in proper working order before each trip.
• Reports all mechanical deficiencies, traffic violations, or accidents, promptly.
• Arranges for and ensures completion of routine maintenance of bus (e.g., oil change); transporting the bus to and from maintenance and/or repair facilities.
• Maintains order and discipline in an effective and courteous manner among students being transported in accordance with district policies and procedures; reports any incidents involving student discipline.
• Observes and tracks route timing, such as total time en-route, time between stops, loading and unloading times or any other requested information for the purpose of establishing route efficiency, as requested.
• Maintains and submits records and reports as required.
• Follows procedures to ensure that no child is left alone on bus without adult supervision at any time, and that all children have departed bus at the end of all bus routes (morning, evening and during field trips or other special trips).
• Inventories bus emergency and first aid supplies and equipment; reports needs to the Director.
• Prepares aides and children for bus drills and ensures bus evacuation drills are held as required.
• In case of accidents/emergencies, evacuates children according to written and practiced procedures, ensures that medical emergency procedures are followed; completes a written report as required.
• Attends and participates in trainings, and other continuing education, career and professional development opportunities.
• Perform other job related tasks as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Supports the George County School District Core Beliefs and Mission.

Terms of Employment: At Will / 183 Days

FLSA Status: No -Exempt