School Bus Driver — CDL Preferred, Safe Student Transport

Sumter School District; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Sumter School District is seeking reliable Bus Drivers to join the Transportation Office in Sumter County. The role requires adherence to all traffic laws and safety regulations, with responsibility for student discipline, bus cleanliness, and accurate stop assignments.

Successful candidates will complete the district’s training program and pass the CDL requirements. Applicants must be at least 18, hold a SC driver’s license for 12 months, and meet background and physical examination criteria.

Qualifications

• CDL preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must possess a valid South Carolina driver's license for a minimum of 12 months.
• No more than four (4) points against current driving record.
• No driving suspensions in the past 12 months.
• Successful completion of the written and driving portions of the South Carolina school bus training course and CDL program.
• Completion of mandatory 4-day training program provided by the district's Transportation Office.
• Valid physical examination upon completion of course.
• Favorable criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Obeys all traffic laws.
• Observes all mandatory safety regulations for school buses.
• Maintains discipline when students are on the bus and reports student discipline concerns to the proper authority.
• Keeps assigned bus clean and enforces regulations against smoking and eating on bus.
• Adheres to assigned schedule.
• Discharges students only at authorized stops and transports only authorized students.
• Checks bus before each operation for mechanical defects and notifies the proper authority in case of mechanical failure or lateness.
• Exercises responsible leadership at all times.
• Reports all accidents and completes required reports.
• Works with others consistently in a cooperative and respectful manner.
• Performs all other duties and responsibilities as designated.

Skills

CDL preferred

18+ years

Safety awareness

Job description

Sumter School District is seeking reliable Bus Drivers to join the Transportation Office in Sumter County. The role requires adherence to all traffic laws and safety regulations, with responsibility for student discipline, bus cleanliness, and accurate stop assignments.

Successful candidates will complete the district’s training program and pass the CDL requirements. Applicants must be at least 18, hold a SC driver’s license for 12 months, and meet background and physical examination criteria.