PART TIME Bus Driver

Portsmouth Public Schools • Portsmouth, VA

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About The Position

Performs responsible semiskilled human support work in the transportation of pupils to and from school and special events.

Requirements

• General knowledge of the problems involved in operating a school bus
• General knowledge of the geography of the City and the location of streets
• Skill in the safe operation of a school bus
• Ability to detect malfunctioning equipment
• Ability to assist children with patience and understanding
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school officials, public, associates and students
• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school
• Possession of or ability to acquire an appropriate commercial driver's license valid in the Commonwealth of Virginia
• Must have a minimum of (5) years driving experience in the safe operation of a motor vehicle

Responsibilities

• Driving school bus; picking up and delivering students to and from school.
• Performs pre-trip inspection of school bus; reports operating and equipment deficiencies
• Cleans bus inside and out
• Fuels bus as required
• Obeys all traffic laws and observes mandatory safety regulations for school bus operations
• Transports only authorized students
• Reports all accidents and completes required reports
• Conducts periodic emergency bus evacuation drills
• Transports students to special events and field trips
• Records mileage; maintains various records and prepares a variety of reports on activities
• Ensures passenger safety; maintains discipline on bus
• Performs related tasks as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED