Part Time Bus Driver- Morning Route

Franklin Road Academy • Nashville, TN

12h • Onsite

About The Position

The School Bus Driver is responsible for safely transporting students (grades K-12) to school on designated routes. This is a part-time, non-exempt position utilizing an early morning schedule during the academic school year.

Requirements

• Must be at least 25 years of age (per Tennessee state law for operating a school bus).
• Must possess a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with active Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements.
• Ability to pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examination and maintain a valid medical examiner's certificate.
• Must pass a comprehensive criminal background check, fingerprinting, a 5-year motor vehicle record (MVR) review, and ongoing random federal drug/alcohol screenings.
• Regular prolonged sitting while driving, alongside the physical agility to climb bus stairs and move quickly during emergency evacuations
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted
• Exposure to varying outdoor weather conditions, road hazards, and heavy traffic

Nice To Haves

• Prior commercial driving experience or experience working with children is preferred but not always required

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a school bus over prescribed routes according to a strict time schedule, picking up and dropping off students at designated stops.
• Conduct required daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections (checking brakes, lights, tires, and emergency exits) and promptly report any mechanical deficiencies.
• Physically check the bus after every route to ensure no child or personal belonging is left behind on board.
• Maintain order, safety, and discipline among student passengers in accordance with the school's behavioral policies.
• Maintain accurate documentation, including daily mileage logs, student rider counts, and incident reports.
• Keep the interior of the assigned bus clean, sanitized, and presentable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed