Bus Driver

Bus Driver School year: 2025-2026 Contract: 182 days Reports to: Transportation Supervisor Starting Date: Immediately Position is open until filled. Job Description Transport students to and from designated stops while maintaining a safe environment. Provide appropriate transportation in accordance with district policies, state department of education, and the SC Department of Motor Vehicles. Job Responsibilities Immediately report bus malfunctions or needed repairs to the transportation supervisor or designee. Immediately report delays, accidents or other traffic and transportation situations using district telephones or mobile two-way radios. Drive gasoline and/or diesel powered multi-passenger vehicles to transport students between neighborhoods, schools and school activities. Check condition of bus tires, brakes, windshield wipers, lights, oil, fuel, water and safety equipment to ensure working order as scheduled or directed. Comply with traffic regulations to operate school buses safely and courteously. Follow safety rules while students are boarding and exiting, and as they cross streets near bus stops. Pick up and drop off students at scheduled neighborhood locations, following strict time schedules. Keep bus interiors clean for passengers. Conduct interior bus inspections before and after every scheduled route/trip. Attend training and transportation planning sessions as requested and required. Maintain order among students during trips to ensure safety; enforce safety procedures and district policies; report violations as directed. Prepare and submit reports that may include number of passengers or trips, hours worked, mileage, fuel consumption. Ensure all students assigned to your bus receive bus rules and policies in writing. Must have the ability to complete state mandated route descriptions during normal working hours. Other duties as assigned by administration or supervisor. Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalence. Experience as a school bus driver or driver of other large vehicle; successful completion of Bus Driver Training Course preferred. Valid South Carolina Commercial Driver License with Passenger Endorsements; valid driving record per state DMV. Knowledge of equipment and technology related to job functions. Ability to pass physical examination and drug screening. Excellent driving record/history. Clear criminal background report. Position Type : Full-Time Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required. #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education