School Bus Driver - Full-Time, CDL Required, OT Eligible

Darlington County School District; Darlington (SC); On-site; USD 23,419 - 28,929; Full time

Job summary

Darlington County School District in Darlington, South Carolina is seeking a Bus Driver for the 2026-2027 school year. A high school diploma and a valid bus driver license or CDL are required.

The position is non-exempt with a base pay of $18.20 per hour and opportunities for overtime. A negative TB test result must be on file prior to starting.

Responsibilities include maintaining safety on the bus, keeping to schedule, reporting incidents, and transporting only authorized students.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or high school equivalent required
• Bus Driver's license / CDL license required
• SLED/criminal background review required
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Responsibilities

• Obeys all laws.
• Observes all mandatory safety regulations for school buses.
• Maintains discipline when students are on bus.
• Reports undisciplined students to the proper authority.
• Keeps assigned bus clean.

Skills

Background check

Discipline management

Safety awareness

Public service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CDL license

Job description

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Bus Driver (2026 - 2027 School Year)

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This job is also posted in CERRA-SC

Job Details

Job ID: 5852151
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 24, 2026 7:08 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or high school equivalent required
• Bus Driver's license / CDL license required
• Supervisory references preferred
• Positive employment history preferred
• SLED/criminal background review required
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Salary: $19.02 per hour base salary with opportunities for over-time

*A negative TB test result must be on file prior to starting work

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Status: "At-will" Employee, subject to random drug and alcohol testing and pre-employment screening.

Responsible to: Director of Transportation

Job Duties:

• Obeys all laws.
• Observes all mandatory safety regulations for school buses.
• Maintains discipline when students are on bus.
• Reports undisciplined students to the proper authority.
• Keeps assigned bus clean.
• Keeps to assigned schedule.
• Checks bus before each operation for mechanical defects.
• Notifies the proper authority in case of mechanical failure or lateness.
• Discharges students only at authorized stops.
• Exercises responsible leadership when on out-of-district school trips.
• Transports only authorized students.
• Reports all accidents and completes required reports.
• Provides time, mileage and route reports as requested by supervisor.
• Enforces regulations against smoking and eating on the bus.
• Checks the bus before and after each trip.
• Adheres to district drug/alcohol testing policy and procedures.
• Reports any condition which may jeopardize safe transportation.
• Perform other related duties as required

A complete application packet must be submitted through the online application system prior to the closing date in order to be considered for this position. ALLof the following requirements must be submitted prior to the posted deadline :

1. Classified Employment Application
2. Three (3) Classified Employment References (Included in Application)
3. Copy of High School Diploma/Transcript or High School Equivalent
4. Copy of CDL/Bus Driver'sLicense

CLOSING DATE: Until Filled

NOTE: It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all required application documents are submitted prior to the posted deadline.An incomplete application will render the applicant ineligible.

For DCSD Employees :In additionto the application packet, a "Request to Interview for Transfer" form must be submitted for approval (available on the website, in the schools, and at Department of Human Resources).

The District reserves the right at any time to extend the deadline without notice and without final consideration of any pending application.

Position Type: Full-time
Job Categories:

Support Staff > Transportation

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Kimberly Mason
• 120 E. Smith Avenue
• Darlington , South Carolina 29532
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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