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