Bus Driver

School Bus Driver

Performs all activities required to safely drive a school bus transporting students and other authorized personnel to and from schools and school-related events.

Qualifications

Hold a valid CDL license to drive a school bus with airbrake certification or enroll and complete Campbell County Public Schools CDL training program.

Be 21 years of age or older.

Performance Responsibilities

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to completion of a GED.

Applicant must have possession of a valid driver's license and a five year, satisfactory driving record from the Department of Motor Vehicles that shows within the preceding five years, there have been no convictions of driving under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances, and no assignments to any alcohol safety action program or driver alcohol rehabilitation program; and within the preceding 12 months, the applicant has not been convicted of two or more moving traffic violations or has not been required to attend a driver improvement clinic by the Commissioner of the Department of Motor Vehicles, and has no charge of reckless driving with the previous 11 years.

Applicants must have possession of, or ability to obtain, a commercial driver's license from the state in which the driver resides, as defined below, and possess a commercial driver's license CDL-B with P and S (passenger and school bus) endorsements.

Successful completion of CCPS bus driver training is required.

Applicants must have a satisfactory pre-employment physical examination and a completed physician's certificate which is required under the provision of Section 22.1-178 of the Code of Virginia and Regulations of the Virginia Board of Education) with controlled substance testing, annual physical examinations, and random tests for use of controlled substances and alcohol, as prescribed by the Virginia Board of Education and CCPS.

Ability to adhere to CCPS policy regarding meeting qualifications for physical and/or health requirements and maintaining certifications pertaining to school bus operations.

Must possess or have the ability to learn state regulations and laws pertaining to the operation of school buses.

Ability to read, write, and speak the English language sufficiently to converse on the two-way radio with bus riders, public officials, and the general public.

Ability to read a standard road map and have knowledge of the local street and road system of Campbell County.

Ability to interact positively with, gain the respect of, and maintain discipline over student passengers to ensure that behavior is controlled and not distractive to safe driving.

Ability to assist student riders with special needs.

Ability to work with school bus attendants in managing all riders.

Knowledge of safe, proper, and courteous motor vehicle operating procedures.

Ability to read, understand, and carry out oral and written instructions.

Among the essential functions of this job is regular attendance, punctuality in reporting to work, and timely submission of attendance and leave requests.

Possession of appropriate commercial driver's license.