School Bus Driver I

Young World Physical Education

Norfolk (VA)

On-site

USD 34,000 - 56,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

Norfolk Public School District Transportation is seeking a reliable School Bus Driver I to safely transport students on assigned routes within Norfolk, Virginia. This full-time, non-exempt position requires CDL with Passenger, School Bus and Air Brakes endorsements, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to assist students boarding and exiting the bus.

Responsibilities include daily pre-trip checks, reporting issues, completing route and incident documents, and occasionally serving as

Qualifications

Requires a high school diploma or GED or equivalent.
Requires Virginia State Class B CDL with Passenger, School Bus, and Air Brakes endorsements.

Responsibilities

Drive a school bus on designated routes; pick up and drop off students as scheduled.
Assist students with boarding and exiting the bus and secure them in safety belts.
Conduct and record daily pre-trip checks on bus and components; inspect tires, lights, fuel, oil, and wipers.
Complete daily and monthly operations reports with times, mileage, and routes.
Communicate with dispatcher and meet with parents, teachers or officials as needed.

Skills

Safety awareness

Student assistance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

School Bus Driver I

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Job Details

Job ID: 5882592
Application Deadline: Sep 14, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Aug 11, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Full-Time and Permanent; Non-Exempt;6 Hours/Day;183 Days/Year; 10 Months/Year; Grade: MM

General Responsibilities

This position is responsible for providing safe transportation of students to and from school routes; to include transporting general education and special education students, assisting students with boarding and exiting the bus, and performing daily safety checks on the bus. Some employees may be assigned to special routes involving inter-system transfer of students and/or field trips to locations other than the assigned school.

Education and Experience

Requires a high school diploma or a General Equivalency Diploma (GED), or an equivalent combination of education and experience that would provide the above knowledge, skill, and abilities. Requires a valid Virginia State Class B Commercial Driver's License with the following endorsements: Passenger, School Bus, and Air Brakes.

Essential Job Functions

Responsible for driving a school bus on designated routes; to include picking up and dropping off students as scheduled.
Assists students with physical disabilities board and exit the bus. Also includes assisting with seating and securing children in safety belts prior to operating the bus.
Responsible for conducting and records daily pre-trip checks on bus and bus components; to include inspecting tires, lights, fuel level, oil levels, and windshield wipers.
Responsible for reporting defective equipment immediately.
Completes daily and monthly operations reports indicating times, mileage, and routes.
Completes bus incident reports as necessary.
Cleans interior and exterior of bus by sweeping floors, dusting and washing seats, and cleaning windows.
Requires special bus runs as needed; to include evening runs.
May serve as Dispatcher in a training capacity.
Communicates with dispatcher supervisor utilizing two-way radio transmitter.
Meets with parents, teacher, principals, or other school officials on occasion to express and listen to concerns regarding bus operation, scheduling, and safety.
Reports violations of state school bus law (other drivers) as required.
Performs other duties as assigned.