Bus Driver - Claiborne County Schools

The School Bus Driver safely transports students to and from school during designated routes. This role acts as a vital community link and the first daily point of contact for students. Drivers manage student behavior, operate vehicles under varying conditions, and perform routine maintenance. Positions are typically part-time split shifts aligned with the public school calendar.

• Vehicle Operation: Drive assigned bus daily according to established schedules.
• Route Compliance: Stop only at designated locations to load and unload students safely.
• Safety Inspection: Perform mandatory pre-trip and post-trip vehicle mechanical inspections daily.
• Student Safety Check: Inspect the vehicle interior after every run to ensure no students remain on board.
• Behavior Management: Maintain order and enforce passenger safety rules firmly and politely.
• Incident Reporting: Submit written documentation regarding student misconduct to school administrators promptly.
• Basic Maintenance: Keep the bus clean and check levels for fuel, oil, and tires.
• Emergency Response: Direct emergency evacuations and administer basic first aid if necessary.
• Extracurricular Transport: Drive students and teachers to field trips or athletic events when required.

• Age Limit: Must be at least 21 to 25 years old depending on county board guidelines.
• Licensing: Hold a valid Tennessee Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A or B.
• Endorsements: Possess both a Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsement.
• Background Check: Pass a comprehensive criminal background check and fingerprinting.
• Health Screen: Pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical, including vision and hearing checks.
• Drug Testing: Submit to a pre-employment drug screening and subsequent random testing.
• Driving Record: Maintain a clean driving history with no recent major traffic violations.

• Split Shift: Work a morning shift and an afternoon shift with a break in between.
• Weather Exposure: Drive and inspect vehicles during extreme heat, cold, rain, or winter conditions.
• Physical Demands: Sit for extended periods and routinely lift, pull, or assist students with special needs.