School Bus Driver

George County School District; United States; On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional school district is looking for a dedicated School Bus Driver responsible for the safe transportation of students to and from school. You will conduct daily inspections of the bus, ensure cleanliness, and maintain discipline among students during transportation. Additionally, you'll need a current CDL with the appropriate endorsements and a Mississippi Motor Vehicle Operator's License. Strong knowledge of traffic laws and effective communication skills are essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Safely drives a school bus on designated routes.
• Transports students and teachers on field trips.
• Inspects bus daily to ensure safe operation.
• Cleans and refuels the bus as needed.
• Maintains order among students during transportation.

Skills

Knowledge of all traffic laws

Manual dexterity

Effective verbal communication

Organizational skills

Ability to learn from manuals

Ability to maintain composure under pressure

Ability to establish cooperative relationships

Education

Mississippi Motor Vehicle Operator's License

Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class B

Job description

Position Details

• Position Type: Transportation / School Bus Driver
• Date Posted: 1/15/2026
• Location: Transportation

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: Non‑Exempt

DISCLAIMER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.