Bus Driver - Transportation South

Bus Driver

Must have a valid Type B commercial driver's license with a passenger and school bus endorsement

High school diploma or equivalent

Certificate issued by State Department of Education

Must meet all physical and mental health requirements as established by Mississippi law and the Jackson Public School Board

Must be insurable by district insurance carrier

Must pass police record check

Must be able to perform duties accurately when in stressful situations

Pass drug screening test as outlined by district policy

Reports To: Transportation Supervisor

Essential Functions:

Obeys all traffic laws

Maintains discipline when students are on bus, within legal limits

Observes all mandatory safety regulations for school buses, both district and state

Reports undisciplined students to the proper authority with proper forms

Operates on assigned schedule

Keeps assigned bus clean

Checks bus before each operation for mechanical defects

Notifies the proper authority in case of mechanical failure or lateness

Discharges students only at authorized stops

Exercises responsible leadership when on school trips in or out of district

Transports only authorized students

Reports all accidents and completes required reports

Enforces all district and state regulations regarding student behavior on bus; example, smoking, eating, being in seat while bus is in motion

Is courteous to coworkers, students, and administrators

Is prompt

Performs other related duties as requested or assigned

Salary Information:

Days Employed: 187 per school year

Hourly Rate: $20.50

Application Information:

Deadline: Until positions are filled

Employment Date: As soon as possible thereafter