School Bus Driver: Safe Routes, Students & Community

Claiborne County Schools; Tazewell (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Claiborne County Schools is seeking a dedicated School Bus Driver to ensure the safe transport of students to and from school. This vital role involves managing student behavior, driving under various conditions, and performing routine vehicle maintenance.

The ideal candidate must possess a valid Tennessee Commercial Driver's License and must be able to pass a background check and drug screening. Responsibilities include enforcing safety rules and ensuring students are secure during transport.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 to 25 years old depending on county board guidelines.
• Pass a comprehensive criminal background check and fingerprinting.
• Submit to a pre-employment drug screening and subsequent random testing.

Responsibilities

• Drive assigned bus daily according to established schedules.
• Stop only at designated locations to load and unload students safely.
• Inspect the vehicle interior after every run to ensure no students remain on board.
• Maintain order and enforce passenger safety rules firmly and politely.
• Keep the bus clean and check levels for fuel, oil, and tires.

Skills

Vehicle Operation

Safety Inspection

Behavior Management

Emergency Response

Education

Valid Tennessee Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A or B

Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements

Job description

Claiborne County Schools is seeking a dedicated School Bus Driver to ensure the safe transport of students to and from school. This vital role involves managing student behavior, driving under various conditions, and performing routine vehicle maintenance.

The ideal candidate must possess a valid Tennessee Commercial Driver's License and must be able to pass a background check and drug screening. Responsibilities include enforcing safety rules and ensuring students are secure during transport.