What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bus Driver position at Dickson County Schools?
Job Description:
School Bus Drivers
Reports To:
Transportation Director
Dept/School:
Transportation
Employment:
10 months, Flexible hours, Salary Schedule
Calendar:
200 days
Salary Grade:
8 (Classified scale)
Date Revised:
8/21/2025
Qualifications:
Must be 25 years of age or older
Must have High School Diploma or equivalent
Must possess a valid drivers' license and have not less than five years of driving experience with an unrestricted operators license
Must be willing to obtain and hold a CDL license with P and S endorsements with training
TBI/FBI background check is required, DCS background check is required
D.O.T. physical is required by State and Federal Guidelines
Pre-employment and random drug testing required
CPR and First Aid training, Annual MVR
Knowledge, SkillsAbilities:
The following responsibilities are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other responsibilities may be required and assigned.
Performance Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Light work load
Tools/Equipment Used:
Operate school bus; two-way radio; safety equipment including but not limited to flares, reflective signs, and fire extinguisher; specialized and adaptive equipment used by students
Posture:
Prolonged sitting; frequent standing and twisting; occasional kneeling/squatting, bending, stooping, and pushing/pulling
Motion:
Prolonged driving; moderate walking; frequent climbing stairs, grasping/squeezing, wrist and shoulder flexion/extension, and reaching
Lifting:
Frequent heavy lifting (45 pounds or over) and positioning of students with physical disabilities, controlling behavior through physical restraint, assisting nonambulatory students, and lifting and moving adaptive equipment on a daily basis
Environment:
Frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, noise, and vehicle fumes; exposure to biological hazards (bacteria, communicable diseases); work around moving vehicles; regularly work irregular hours, and occasionally work prolonged hours
Mental Demands:
Maintain emotional control under stress
Notes:
The duties outlined are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or is a logical assignment for this classification.
This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list
of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
Salary : $32,862 - $50,761