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Essex County Schools

Full -Time Bus Driver

Fairfield, NJ · On-site

$17.25 - $23.75/hr

Bus Driver Supervisor: Transportation Supervisor Contract Length: 180 Days Job Classification: Non ... Exercises responsible leadership and appropriate behavior when on out-of-division school trips.

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Bus Drivers

Montross, VA · On-site

Bus Driver Non-Exempt Must have a valid Virginia drivers license. Must have or be willing to be ... Adhere to all school division and transportation rules and regulations. Participate in meetings and ...

Division Wide

Substitute Bus Driver

Montross, VA · On-site

$16 - $21.75/hr

Substitute Bus Driver Non-Exempt Qualifications: * High School diploma or G.E.D. * Must have a ... Adhere to all school division and transportation rules and regulations. * Participate in meetings ...

Monroe County Schools

Substitute Bus Driver

Forsyth, GA · On-site

$14.25 - $19.50/hr

State required physical (as administered by Monroe County School Division contracted provider ... Maintain valid MS School Bus Commercial Driver License * Inspect vehicle prior to and after daily ...

Nottoway County Public Schools

Bus Driver

Crewe, VA · On-site

$16 - $22/hr

Bus Driver To transport students safely, efficiently and economically to and from school on a daily ... To conduct emergency evacuation drills in keeping with the school division regulations. * To ...

Nottoway County Public Schools

Substitute Bus Driver

Crewe, VA · On-site

$15.50 - $21/hr

SUBSTITUTE BUS DRIVER To transport students safely, efficiently and economically to and from school ... Conduct emergency evacuation drills in keeping with the school division regulations. * Instruct ...

Bland County School District

Activity Bus Driver

VA · On-site

Activity Bus Driver FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Position Type: Part-Time / As Needed Hourly Pay Job ... school division policies. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: * Operate a school bus in a safe ...

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School Bus Driver

Yorktown, VA • On-site

York County School Division
Elementary and Secondary Schools • 1 - 5K employees
Learn more about York County School Divisionexternal

Full-time

Re-posted 24 days ago

Job description

Position Type:
Transportation/Transportation Positions
Date Posted:
11/20/2025
Location:
Transportation and Bus GarageJob Description
Title: BUS DRIVER - REGULAR
Position Type: Non-Exempt
Primary Function:
Position is responsible for operating a school bus and transporting school-aged children and other authorized personnel safely and efficiently over specified routes to and from schools and various activities. Position conducts pre-trip inspections; observes safety regulations and policies; enforces student discipline on the bus; and performs related work.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Must be 21 years of age or older.
  • Valid Virginia motor vehicle operator's license.
  • Ability to meet Virginia School Bus Commercial Driver License requirements:
  • Minimum hours of instruction
  • Satisfactory score on written examination
  • Local and state standards for driving test.
  • Local and state standards for driving record check (DMV report)
  • State required physical (as administered by York County School Division contracted provider; physical includes alcohol and controlled substance testing)
  • Ability to operate all vehicle types used in transporting students.
  • Sufficient knowledge of commercial vehicle operation with P, S and Air brake endorsements.
  • Thorough knowledge of State highway operating rules and procedures.
  • Obeys all traffic laws and transportation practices as outlined in the CDL manual, Bus Driver Handbook, School Board Policy and local ordinances.
  • Excellent driving record without a moving traffic violation within two years.
  • Ability to operate radio communication.
  • Ability to deal with exuberant behavioral characteristics of youthful riders.
  • Completion of defensive driving course and multimedia first aid prior to employment preferred.
  • Must meet the mandated physical and mental requirements established by the state and the US Department of Transportation--the school division is not permitted to employ individuals that do not meet these standards.
  • Must possess knowledge of, or the ability to learn accurately and quickly, local street and road systems.
Performance Responsibilities:
  • Maintain valid Virginia School Bus Commercial Driver License with P, S and Airbrake endorsements.
  • Inspect vehicle prior to and after daily operations for maintenance discrepancies.
  • Operate a school bus over established routes in an efficient and punctual manner.
  • Act in a professional manner exhibiting a positive image in dealing with students, parents, and school division personnel.
  • Hear and communicate orally when the bus is in motion. Communicate orally on a two-way radio with transportation dispatch and emergency services while the bus is in motion. Communicate effectively and positively with parents, students, staff and co-workers.
  • Maintain student discipline while operating a school bus following the guidelines established by the School Board
  • Reports undisciplined students to the proper authority and compiles written reports as requested in accordance with the Bus Driver Handbook and the Student Handbook.
  • Ensures the bus can be operated safely before driving and conducts pre-trip safety inspections as required by federal and state laws to include observing visual defects and checking operating systems to include brakes, horn, lights, emergency flashers, extended stop arms, and door-opening devices.
  • Drive defensively under varying traffic conditions.
  • Operates the vehicle safely over an assigned route, picking up and delivering only authorized students at assigned bus stops, and watches to ensure that no one hurrying for the bus is left behind.
  • Perform housekeeping duties inside and outside the school bus.
  • Observes all mandatory safety regulations for school buses and keeps all emergency exits clear of obstructions.
  • Refuel and check oil on equipment as needed.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of rules and regulations promulgated by local, state, and federal authorities.
  • Maintain availability to drive doubled bus runs within the normal contracted hourly day as circumstances require and perform such doubled runs as assigned.
  • Conduct emergency evacuation drills and implements evacuations as required in an emergency to include safely exiting from the rear of the school bus, Keeping with division and VA Department of Education regulations.
  • Reports all accidents immediately, requesting police or ambulance service as needed; assists injured persons until services arrive; and completes required accident reports.
  • Attend workshops and safety meetings as directed.
  • Operate a school bus on special trip assignments.
  • Report personal absences to supervisor allowing sufficient time to secure a substitute.
  • Report vehicle maintenance problems to supervisor or Manager of Vehicle Maintenance
  • Assist in preparation of route schedules.
  • Reports all safety violations to include co-workers/personnel suspected of drinking alcohol or under the influence of drugs (to include over-the-counter drugs) while working.
  • Follow the proper accident procedures according to School Board Policy.
  • Model nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by Director of Transportation, Transportation Area Supervisor, and School Principal
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:
Duties are performed on a school bus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to loud noise levels; fumes or airborne particles; noxious odors; vibrations from driving a bus; and traffic. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; use foot controls to drive; reach with hands and arms; climb; bend, stoop, and kneel; and talk and hear. The employee must be physically able to perform and demonstrate emergency evacuation procedures. The employee must be able to communicate orally and hear on a two-way radio with transportation dispatch and emergency services while the bus is in motion. Employee must be able to communicate effectively and positively with parents, students, staff and co-workers. This includes the pushing/pulling of up to 50 pounds. In addition, have the ability to use emergency exits at any location on the bus. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, night/dusk vision, color vision, and peripheral vision.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is loud.
Reports to: Transportation Area Supervisor. Each driver shall be directly responsible to the principal of the school(s) served on matters related to student discipline and patron relations.
Terms of Employment:
182 days contracted yearly. Workshop/in-service as required.
Evaluation:
Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with school board policy and administrative regulations on evaluation of non-licensed personnel.
The York County School Division does not discriminate on the basis of race (Title VI), color, religion, national origin, veteran status, sex, gender (Title IX), age or disability (Section 504), or any other protected class in its educational programs, activities or employment and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following positions have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
Title IX Coordinator
Chief Human Resources Officer
302 Dare Road
Yorktown, VA 23692
757-898-0349
Section 504/ADA Coordinator
Director of Special Education
302 Dare Road
Yorktown, VA 23692
757-898-0455

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