Bus Driver

Bus Driver

Amherst County School District Transportation Department – Amherst, Virginia

Starting Date: Aug 4, 2025

Reports to: Coordinator of Transportation

General Definition of Work: Performs intermediate semi-skilled work driving a school bus, picking up and delivering students to/from school, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Coordinator of Transportation.

• Performs pre‑trip and post‑trip inspection of school bus; reports operating and equipment deficiencies
• Ensures passenger safety; maintains discipline on bus; records activities on the bus; reviews tapes as necessary
• Obeys all traffic laws and observes mandatory safety regulations for school bus operations
• Transports children to/from school, sporting events, special events and field trips
• Fuels bus as required
• Washes bus; cleans bus inside and out
• Records mileage; maintains various timesheets, records and prepares a variety of reports on activities

This work requires the frequent exertion of up to 10 pounds of force; it regularly requires sitting, speaking or hearing, hand use, repetitive motions and occasional walking; standard vision, vocal and hearing requirements are necessary. Work involves visual inspection of small defects and/or parts, operating motor vehicles, exposure to outdoor weather and occasional airborne particles and bodily fluids. It is generally performed in a noisy environment (e.g., grounds maintenance, heavy traffic).

High school diploma preferred or high school equivalency certificate required; minimal experience operating motorized equipment. General knowledge of operating a school bus, local geography and the location of streets; skill in safe operation of a school bus; ability to detect malfunctioning equipment; ability to assist children with patience and understanding; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, parents, students and the general public.

A valid commercial driver’s license with School Bus endorsement in the Commonwealth of Virginia is required. Amherst County Public Schools provides a training course to prepare candidates for the CDL assessment.

10 months

Non‑Exempt

Amherst County Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer