School Bus Driver SY 26-27

The School District of Philadelphia; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 18,184 - 25,898; Full time

Job summary

The School District of Philadelphia seeks a Bus Driver to operate school buses for assigned routes, transporting students during school hours and on field trips. Responsibilities include supervising student behavior and maintaining the cleanliness and functionality of the bus. Candidates must possess a valid Pennsylvania driver's license and must be at least 21 years old. This is a full-time 12-month role with a starting pay of $16/hr for trainees until credentials are verified. Additional certifications are needed for long-term employment.

Qualifications

• Valid motor vehicle operator’s license issued by Pennsylvania required.
• Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License with passenger and school bus endorsement needed.
• Minimum age requirement is 21.

Responsibilities

• Operate a school bus for assigned routes, transporting students and employees.
• Supervise students' behavior while on the bus.
• Clean and maintain the bus, assist in daily maintenance.

Skills

Knowledge of traffic laws

Safe vehicle operation

Maintain effective relationships

Job description

DISCLOSURE: This position is a 12-month full-time role. All candidates WITH or WITHOUT a CDL are welcomed to apply. An MVR check of your Pennsylvania Driver's License and an interview is required. All candidates will be hired in the trainee status at $16/hr until credentials/endorsements are verified and the road test is completed. For internal candidates please apply through the Employee Portal for consideration.

Job Summary

Operates a school bus for the School District of Philadelphia. Provides transportation to students, on regularly scheduled route, to and from school sites during the school day and after school hours, and on school-sponsored field trips. Provides transportation to School District employees from and to selected work sites.

Essential Functions

• Drives school buses to a number of assigned routes, picking up and discharging students at designated location, transports students on field trips.
• Supervises or assists in the supervision of students’ behavior while on the bus.
• Cleans and maintains vehicles; may assist transportation mechanics in the daily maintenance of buses which may include checking batteries, radiators and changing tires.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of the traffic laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; the skill necessary to operate a motor vehicle having an automatic transmission.
• Demonstrated ability to operate a vehicle safely and efficiently; perform light manual tasks if required by work assignment; carry out written and oral instructions; maintain effective working relationships.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Nondiscrimination

The School District of Philadelphia provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, age, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, disability, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity, or genetic information. Please refer to Board Policy 348 for further information regarding the district's commitment to Nondiscrimination in Employment Practices.

Certificates/Licenses

• Possession of a valid proper class motor vehicle operator’s license issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to and during tenure of employment as a Bus Driver.

Additional Information

• Effective April 1, 1992, employees must obtain a Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with a passenger and a school bus endorsement and the removal of the air brake restriction, as a condition of employment.
• Minimum age requirement is age 21.

Schedule

Regular