School Bus Driver - 2026/2027 SY

SCHOOL BUS DRIVER

Colonial Heights City Public Schools Position Description Summary Form

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED equivalency.
• Meet school bus driver qualification requirements as prescribed by the Department of Education.
• Meet all state requirements for appropriate licensing.
• Meet state physical examination requirements.
• Meet local and state standards for driving record check.
• Must have successfully completed the National Red Cross First Aid Course Ability to operate all vehicle types used in transporting students

Reports To:

Coordinator of Transportation. Each driver shall be directly responsible to the principals of the schools he/she serves on matters related to student discipline and patron relations

Job Goal:

To transport students safely, efficiently, and economically to and from school on a daily basis and to extracurricular events on a non-regular basis.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Conduct the required pre-trip inspection of school bus prior to every trip.
• Use established routes and designated bus stops.
• Operate bus on approved time schedule.
• Report bus accidents and student injuries to authorities.
• Conduct emergency evacuation drills in keeping with division regulations.
• Instruct riders regarding being responsible passengers.
• Drive defensively under varying traffic conditions and during inclement weather
• Drive with safety of students as first priority.
• Perform bus housekeeping duties inside and out.
• Report bus defects to City Garage Personnel
• Establish favorable working relationships with other drivers, maintenance personnel, teachers, students, and principals
• Demonstrate knowledge of rules and regulations promulgated by local, state, and federal authorities.
• Demonstrate knowledge of state laws and local ordinances
• Deal with unacceptable behavioral characteristics of riders.
• Administer disciplinary procedures in keeping with school board policies and administrative regulations.
• Exercise good judgment concerning emergencies, disabled vehicles, and irregular special requests by parents of riders.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Coordinator of Transportation.

Physical Requirements: Must be able to pass driver physical and drug test. Involves filling gas tank and adding oil as necessary.

Terms of Employment: Part-time position based on Bus Driver's Salary Scale as adopted by the School Board on an annual basis.

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provision of the School Board's policy on Evaluation of Personnel.

Date Reviewed: April 2013