Bus Driver: After School Initiative

Job Summary

Join our dynamic team as a Bus Driver for the After School Initiative at Reedy Fork Center for Community Development at 3115 Fork Shoals Rd, Simpsonville SC, where your energetic and responsible driving skills will make a meaningful difference in students’ lives. In this vital role, you will safely transport students to and from school and various after-school activities, ensuring their safety, comfort, and well-being throughout every journey. Your positive attitude and commitment to safety will help foster a secure and welcoming environment for children and youth, while adhering to all transportation safety regulations and school policies. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to community development while honing your driving expertise.

Duties

• Safely operate school buses according to traffic laws, vehicle codes, and transportation safety regulations.
• Transport students to designated locations, including schools, community centers, and extracurricular activities, ensuring timely arrivals and departures.
• Assist students with disabilities or special needs by providing wheelchair assistance and ensuring their safety during transit.
• Follow emergency response procedures for transportation incidents, including emergency stop procedures and first aid protocols when necessary.
• Maintain clear communication with school staff, parents, and students to coordinate schedules and address any concerns promptly. (ie attendance, route delays, or behavior concerns)
• Conduct pre-trip inspections of vehicles to ensure mechanical safety, proper functioning of safety equipment, and compliance with state and local commercial driving laws.
• Promptly prepare written reports detailing any accidents, incidents, or identified safety hazards.
• Maintain accurate daily transportation logs.
• Manage student behavior through effective behavior management techniques while fostering a positive environment onboard the vehicle.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record. (No major violations in the past 5 years.)
• Proven experience in bus driving, school bus operation, or transit bus operations. (minimum of 1 year preferred)
• Knowledge of traffic laws, vehicle codes, transportation safety regulations, and emergency response procedures for transportation.
• Ability to pass a background check, drug screening, and required health clearances.
• Familiarity with child discipline policies, student behavior management strategies, and policies related to transportation safety.
• Ability to respond quickly to traffic changes or unexpected situations while maintaining passenger safety at all times.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to child safety and positive youth development.

Physical Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The successful incumbent must:

• Be without health conditions or medication that impairs driving, vision, and/or decision-making.
• Have 20/20 vision - naturally or corrected.
• Demonstrate mobile agility - frequently sit, stand, walk, balance, reach, pull, and light physical activity.
• Occasional lifting or carrying materials weighing up to 30 pounds.

Join us as a dedicated Bus Driver in our After School Initiative — where your commitment ensures safe journeys that support student success!

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17