Bus Driver

SCHOOL BUS DRIVER

Transportation Department

(6.5 hours/day)

Montgomery County Public Schools in Virginia is accepting applications on an on-going basis for School Bus Driver, 6.5 hour/day positions that may become available within our Division.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The School Bus Driver has a unique opportunity to positively influence our students while providing safe and efficient transportation to and from school on a daily basis.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent, or passing score on the literacy test given by MCPS
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Must possess a valid Virginia driver's license
• Must furnish a clean driving record from the Department of Motor Vehicles showing that the applicant, within the preceding five years, has not been convicted of a charge of driving under the influence of intoxicating liquors or drugs, convicted of a charge of refusing to take a blood or breath test, convicted of a felony, or assigned to any alcohol safety action program or driver alcohol rehabilitation program (pursuant to VA Code 18.2-271.1) or within the preceding 12 months, has not been convicted of two or more moving violations or has not been required to attend a driver improvement clinic by the Commissioner of the Department of Motor Vehicles (pursuant to VA Code 46.2-497)
• Provide a reference statement, upon initial employment, signed by two reputable persons who reside in the school division or in the applicant's community, attesting that the person is of good and moral character
• Must be physically qualified to drive a school bus or other vehicle transporting students and pass a physical examination of a scope prescribed by the Virginia Board of Education furnished on a form prescribed by the Board showing such results (pursuant to VA Code 22.1-178)
• Must have had a reasonable amount of experience in driving motor vehicles to be trained to drive a school or activity bus upon a highway in the Commonwealth of Virginia (pursuant to VA Code 46.2-339)
• Dependability and punctuality required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Possess a valid Virginia "Class B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with air brakes and S and P endorsements, or be able to obtain one after receiving approved training offered by MCPS

FLSA STATUS:

Non-exempt

BENEFITS

Anthem Medical Plans - Multiple options available for comprehensive medical and prescription coverage

Ameritas Vision Plan - Coverage includes eye exams, lenses, frames, and contact lenses

Delta Dental Plan - FREE Delta Dental coverage for employees, spouses, and families

Carilion EAP - FREE Confidential Employee Assistance Program providing support for mental health, legal, financial concerns, and crisis support available to employees and their families

Generous Employee Leave Benefits - MCPS offers leave benefits for PT and FT employees, including paid sick leave, personal leave, funeral leave, and annual leave. Employees can also join a sick leave bank for extended medical absences, and earn wellness leave.

Virginia Retirement System (VRS) - Full-time employees are eligible for the VRS and enrolled in Group Life Insurance at no cost. MCPS contributes a certain percentage to your individual retirement account.

Employee Sick Leave Bank - Employees earning sick leave may elect to join our Sick Leave Bank which allows employees to access days in the event of a catastrophic or long term illness when the employee has exhausted all other leave available.

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Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $29,737.50 - $52,144.89 annually, with benefits; commensurates with years of experience

BONUS: New school bus drivers who are fully qualified to drive upon hire and meet the training and licensure requirements set by the Commonwealth of VA may be eligible to receive a bonus of up to $4,000. Only drivers who meet the criteria and are cleared to drive immediately upon hire are eligible. Current drivers and drivers who have worked for MCPS in the past and return to MCPS are not eligible. Bonuses will be paid in accordance with criteria set forth by MCPS.

EEO STATEMENT

The Montgomery County School Board is an equal opportunity employer, committed to nondiscrimination in recruitment, selection, hiring, pay, promotion, retention, or other personnel action affecting employees or candidates for employment. Therefore, discrimination in employment against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, political affiliation, status as a veteran, and genetic information (including family medical history) is prohibited. Personnel decisions shall be based on merit and the ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, when necessary. The Montgomery County School Board shall provide facilities, programs and activities that are accessible, usable and available to qualified disabled persons. Further, the Montgomery County School Board shall not discriminate against qualified disabled persons in the provision of health, welfare and other social services.

The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies:

Director of Human Resources and Assistant Director of Human Resources

750 Imperial Street, SE, Christiansburg, VA 24073

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