Bus Driver

Bus Driver

Mecklenburg County School District Transportation / Bus Shop - Boydton, Virginia Open in Google Maps

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Job

Final date to receive applications:
Posted until filled

Posted:
Feb 11, 2025 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:
Immediately

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

• Safely drive the school bus, when school is in session, on designated routes in accordance with time schedules; load and unload students at assigned locations.
• Transport students, teachers, and others on field or activity trips.
• Inspect the bus daily to ensure it is clean, in good working order, and safe for transporting passengers.
• Clean, refuel, and maintain the bus as needed.
• Ensure communication devices are working properly before each trip.
• Report all mechanical issues, traffic violations, or accidents promptly.
• Ensure routine maintenance of the bus (e.g., oil changes) and transport the bus to maintenance/repair facilities.
• Maintain order and discipline on the bus in a courteous manner in accordance with district policies and procedures.
• Observe and track route timings for efficiency, as requested.
• Submit necessary records and reports as required.
• Ensure no child is left alone on the bus without adult supervision at any time and that all children safely exit at the end of all routes.
• Inventory bus emergency and first aid supplies; report any deficiencies to the Transportation Supervisor.
• Prepare aides and children for bus drills; ensure evacuation drills are conducted as required.
• In emergencies, evacuate children and follow medical procedures; complete required reports.
• Participate in training, education, and professional development opportunities.
• 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.

• Knowledge of traffic laws, regulations, road signs, and related information.
• Manual dexterity to operate the bus and conduct pre-trip inspections.
• Visual and auditory acuity within professionally determined ranges (with correction, if needed).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Organizational, problem-solving, and time-management abilities.
• Ability to follow procedures and comprehend traffic signs.
• Ability to move through the bus and classrooms and assist children as needed.
• Ability to perform well under pressure, especially in emergency situations.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.

• Education
  :
  High School Diploma or GED.
• Certification/License
  :
  Motor Vehicle Operator's (DMV) License;
  Current Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class B with Passenger and School Bus endorsements.
• Experience
  :
  Successful prior experience as a bus driver, preferably in a school district or with transporting children.

• Works primarily in a school bus environment.

Position Type:
Part-Time

Job Categories: Support Staff >
Transportation

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Jennifer Carraway
• 175 Mayfield Drive
• Boydton, Virginia 23917
• Phone:
• Email: jcarraway