School Bus Driver

School Bus Driver

JobID: 1373

• • Position Type:
    Transportation/Bus Driver
  • Date Posted:
    10/5/2026
  • Location:
    Transportation Department
  • Date Available:
    10/12/2026

  Title: School Bus Driver

  Position Purpose
  Under the general supervision of the Transportation Director, to ensure the safe
  transportation of students, staff, and others to and from school, residential
  neighborhoods, and field trips.

  Essential Functions:

  • Safely drives a school bus on days when school is in session over designatedroutes in accordance with time schedules, loading and unloading students at
    designated locations.

  • Transports students, teachers and others on school field or activity trips.

  • Inspects assigned bus on a daily basis prior to transporting passengers to ensurethat bus is in good, clean and safe working order.

  • Cleans and refuels bus as needed.

  • Ensures that a communication device is in proper working order before each trip.

  • Reports all mechanical deficiencies, traffic violations, or accidents, promptly.

  • Arranges for and ensures completion of routine maintenance of bus (e.g., oilchange); transporting the bus to and from maintenance and/or repair facilities.

  • Maintains order and discipline in an effective and courteous manner amongstudents being transported in accordance with district policies and procedures;
    reports any incidents involving student discipline.

  • Observes and tracks route timing, such as total time en-route, time betweenstops, loading and unloading times or any other requested information for the
    purpose of establishing route efficiency, as requested.

  • Maintains and submits records and reports as required.- Follows procedures to ensure that no child is left alone on bus without adult
    supervision at any time, and that all children have departed bus at the end of all
    bus routes (morning, evening and during field trips or other special trips).

  • Inventories bus emergency and first aid supplies and equipment; reports needsto the Transportation Director.

  • Prepares aides and children for bus drills and ensures bus evacuation drills areheld as required.

  • In case of accidents/emergencies, evacuates children according to written andpracticed procedures, ensures that medical emergency procedures are followed;
    completes a written report as required.

  • Attends and participates in training and other continuing education, and careerand professional development opportunities.

  Additional Duties

  • Performs other related tasks as assigned.Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not
    meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

  Equipment

  • Uses standard automotive and bus equipment and telephone.
    Travel Requirements

  • Travels to and from school district buildings, to vehicle service stations, field triplocations, and other destinations are required.

  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Knowledge of all traffic laws, regulations, road signs, and related information.
  • Manual dexterity sufficient to operate the bus, conduct pre-trip inspections, andclean the bus.
  • Visual and auditory acuity within professionally determined normal ranges, withcorrection if needed.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Effective organizational, problem solving, and time management skills.
  • Ability to learn and comprehend information from procedures manuals and othermaterials. Ability to comprehend and follow traffic signs required.
  • Ability to physically move through the bus, center, and classrooms.
  • Ability to maintain composure and perform responsibilities under pressure and incases of accidents or other emergencies.
  • Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with otherscontacted in the course of work.

  Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

  • Works in standard school bus environment.
    Qualifications Profile

  Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and
  knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would
  be equivalent to:

  Certification/License:

  • Motor Vehicle Operator's (DMV) License.
  • Current Commercial Driver's License (CDL), class B with Passenger and SchoolBus endorsement.

  Education:

  • High School Diploma or GED.
    Experience:

  • Successful prior experience working as a bus driver, preferably in a schooldistrict or transporting children.

  FLSA Status: Nonexempt
  Salary Schedule: Salary Schedule