Bus Driver Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Must be the required state age and possess a valid commercial driver’s license with a valid school bus endorsement.
• Must meet physical qualifications for school bus physical with or without state approved waivers.
• Must have a satisfactory motor vehicle record, criminal history record and child abuse history record.
• Ability to safely operate large commercial vehicles.
• Ability to read English and understand traffic signs and signals, road maps, and route schedules.
• Must successfully complete skills and classroom recertification training as required.
• Ability to effectively manage student behavior in a non-confrontational manner.
• Ability to manage vehicle and student emergencies in calm, appropriate manner.
• A high-school degree or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• Willing and able to work Monday-Friday, both AM and PM routes.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all applicable federal and state regulations regarding operation of commercial vehicles and school buses.
• Safely operate a school bus on an assigned route as directed.
• Demonstrate courtesy and professionalism while on the road.
• Conduct vehicle inspections as required by DOT and school bus regulations.
• Report mechanical defects to the appropriate shop staff.
• Maintain, read and understand route sheets including time changes.
• Maintain scheduled route to established time and mileage.
• Immediately notify supervisor of changes/delays.
• Maintain control of student passengers at all times to insure safe operation of vehicle.
• Record and report discipline problems through appropriate procedures established by the district.
• When transporting special needs/exceptional children, manage student care and behavior within guidelines established by state School Bus Driver Manual and individual school district.
• Report all vehicle and passenger accidents/incidents to your supervisor promptly and comply with company accident response procedures.
• Report work-related injuries to supervisor and comply with company workers’ compensation procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality of student medical and personal information.
• Maintain valid driver’s license, physical exam certification and school bus endorsement and share with supervisor.
• Complete required paperwork accurately and in a timely manner.
• Comply with company procedures regarding vehicle keys, lock boxes, and video cameras.
• Attend in-service training and safety meetings as required by federal and state regulations and by the Company.
• Complete school bus recertification requirements in a timely manner.
• Keep vehicle clean and orderly on a daily basis.
• Fuel bus in accordance with terminal standards.
• Operate vehicle communication systems within guidelines of company policies.
• Report all personal motor vehicle violations to supervisor as required by DOT regulations.
• Other work-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• $500 sign-on bonus (valid only for those who require training to obtain CDL B with both S & P endorsement. Valid for new hires only, until August 31st, 2026.)
• PAID CDL Training - earn while you learn!