School Bus Driver

- Position Type:
Transportation/Bus Driver - Date Posted:
10/5/2026 - Location:
Transportation Department - Date Available:
10/12/2026
| School Bus Driver | JobID: 1373 |
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 designated
routes 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 ensure
that 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., oil
change); transporting the bus to and from maintenance and/or repair facilities.
- Maintains order and discipline in an effective and courteous manner among
students 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 between
stops, 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 needs
to the Transportation Director.
- Prepares aides and children for bus drills and ensures bus evacuation drills are
held as required.
- In case of accidents/emergencies, evacuates children according to written and
practiced procedures, ensures that medical emergency procedures are followed;
completes a written report as required.
- Attends and participates in training and other continuing education, and career
and 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 trip
locations, 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, and
clean the bus.
- Visual and auditory acuity within professionally determined normal ranges, with
correction 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 other
materials. 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 in
cases of accidents or other emergencies.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others
contacted 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 School
Bus endorsement.
Education:
- High School Diploma or GED.
Experience:
- Successful prior experience working as a bus driver, preferably in a school
district or transporting children.
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Salary Schedule: Salary Schedule