Bus Driver - Claiborne County Schools

Job Description

Job Description

The School Bus Driver safely transports students to and from school during designated routes. This role acts as a vital community link and the first daily point of contact for students. Drivers manage student behavior, operate vehicles under varying conditions, and perform routine maintenance. Positions are typically part-time split shifts aligned with the public school calendar.

Core Responsibilities

• Vehicle Operation : Drive assigned bus daily according to established schedules.
• Route Compliance : Stop only at designated locations to load and unload students safely.
• Safety Inspection : Perform mandatory pre-trip and post-trip vehicle mechanical inspections daily.
• Student Safety Check : Inspect the vehicle interior after every run to ensure no students remain on board.
• Behavior Management : Maintain order and enforce passenger safety rules firmly and politely.
• Incident Reporting : Submit written documentation regarding student misconduct to school administrators promptly.
• Basic Maintenance : Keep the bus clean and check levels for fuel, oil, and tires.
• Emergency Response : Direct emergency evacuations and administer basic first aid if necessary.
• Extracurricular Transport : Drive students and teachers to field trips or athletic events when required.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Age Limit : Must be at least 21 to 25 years old depending on county board guidelines.
• Licensing : Hold a valid Tennessee Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A or B.
• Endorsements : Possess both a Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsement.
• Background Check : Pass a comprehensive criminal background check and fingerprinting.
• Health Screen : Pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical, including vision and hearing checks.
• Drug Testing : Submit to a pre-employment drug screening and subsequent random testing.
• Driving Record : Maintain a clean driving history with no recent major traffic violations.

Working Conditions

• Split Shift : Work a morning shift and an afternoon shift with a break in between.
• Weather Exposure : Drive and inspect vehicles during extreme heat, cold, rain, or winter conditions.
• Physical Demands : Sit for extended periods and routinely lift, pull, or assist students with special needs.