School Bus Driver - Safe Student Transport with Benefits

City of Harrisonburg; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement (VRS & MissionSquare)

Life insurance

Paid leave

Holidays

Job summary

The City of Harrisonburg is hiring a full-time School Bus Driver to transport students safely to and from school. The role offers benefits and a starting hourly rate of $19.54.

The 10-month position is paid over 12 months, with on-the-job CDL training provided if needed. Candidates must be available for 6.25 hours per day, 180 days per year.

Duties include driving, pre-trip inspections, reporting deficiencies, keeping the bus clean, and ensuring passenger safety on field trips and special events.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and some experience operating buses or similar equipment and in dealing with the public.
• Possession of or ability to acquire a CDL by the end of the training period.

Responsibilities

• Drive a school bus and transport students to/from school.
• Perform pre-trip inspections of the school bus.
• Report operating and equipment deficiencies.
• Maintain discipline on the bus and ensure passenger safety.
• Transport students to special events and field trips as necessary.

Skills

Safe driving

Public interaction

Vehicle inspection

Discipline management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The City of Harrisonburg is hiring a full-time School Bus Driver to transport students safely to and from school. The role offers benefits and a starting hourly rate of $19.54.

The 10-month position is paid over 12 months, with on-the-job CDL training provided if needed. Candidates must be available for 6.25 hours per day, 180 days per year.

Duties include driving, pre-trip inspections, reporting deficiencies, keeping the bus clean, and ensuring passenger safety on field trips and special events.