School Bus Driver I

Norfolk Public School District; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Norfolk Public School District is seeking a dedicated School Bus Driver I in Norfolk, VA. The role is full-time with 6 hours per day, 183 days per year, and 10 months per year, requiring a Virginia Class B CDL with Passenger, School Bus, and Air Brakes endorsements.

You will transport students safely, assist with boarding, conduct daily checks, and maintain records. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and be prepared to meet district safety standards.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• Requires a valid Virginia State Class B Commercial Driver's License with Passenger, School Bus, and Air Brakes endorsements.

Responsibilities

• Drive a school bus on designated routes to pick up and drop off students.
• Assist students with boarding, seating, and securing in seat belts.
• Conduct daily pre-trip checks of bus and components (tires, lights, fuel/oil, wipers).
• Report defective equipment immediately.
• Complete daily and monthly operation reports (times, mileage, routes).
• Communicate with dispatcher via two-way radio.
• Meet with parents, teachers or school officials to discuss concerns about bus operation and safety.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Virginia State Class B CDL with Passenger, School Bus, Air Brakes endorsements

Job description

School Bus Driver I

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Job Details

Job ID: 5973419

Application Deadline: Dec 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 27, 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.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $24.79 to $40.54 Per Hour

Job Categories: Support Staff > Transportation

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Erica Norfleet , Talent Acquisition & Management Specialist
• HUMAN RESOURCES
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• Email: [e-mail]