School Bus Driver

• Position Type:
  Transportation/Bus Driver
  
• Date Posted:
  10/5/2026
  
• Location:
  Transportation Department
  
• Date Available:
  10/12/2026

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.

• 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