Driver Bus Pool (2025 -2026 School Year)

Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools•Nashville, TN

2d•$24

About The Position

Transports children safely to and from school, fosters and safe environment on bus; compiles and maintains accurate and current records to ensure efficient and safe operations for the Board of Education

Requirements

High School Diploma graduate or equivalent Required
One (1) or more years of equivalent or directly related experience Required
Knowledge of basic mechanical maintenance for vehicles.
Must pass a yearly DOT physical and carry a DOT Medical Card.
DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State
Valid TN Drivers License with Passenger and School Bus endorsements Required

Responsibilities

Transports children safely to and from school; fosters and maintains safe environment; drives route accurately and efficiently; observes and obeys all traffic rules and regulations; and follows and obeys all policies and procedures to ensure efficient transportation and delivery operations.
Follows assigned safety rules and inspects bus for safety items before each morning and afternoon run by following checklist.
Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections, checking for students that might remain on board, all within accordance to Federal, State and Local guidelines.
Monitors and replaces parts when necessary and notes any damage of vehicle alterations to ensure safe vehicle operations for the School District.
Sweeps, cleans and washes vehicle; removes lost or leftover items from bus and returns to lost and found when applicable; and maintains clean and sanitary environment to ensure a healthy and safe atmosphere.
Maintains accurate and up-to-date records and route descriptions; inspects vehicle regularly and performs basic maintenance functions in order to maintain professional and safe transportation for the Board of Public Education.
Obeys Federal, State and Local rules and regulations pertaining to safe operation of school bus.
Maintains accurate and up-to-date records and route descriptions; inspects vehicle regularly and performs basic maintenance functions in order to maintain professional and safe transportation for the Board of Public Education.
Obeys Federal, State and Local rules and regulations pertaining to safe operation of school bus.
Monitors children and disciplines according to District rules and guidelines when required; meets with principals, parents and children to solve behavior problems as necessary and keeps disciplinary records current to ensure accurate records management for the Board of Public Education.
Provides principals with student disciplinary forms as needed.
Complies with Federal Department of Transportation guidelines and Board of Education policies for CDL (Commercial Driver License) holders.