School Bus Driver

Job Opportunity

Ouachita Parish School Board has a standing application process that allows individuals to apply for positions, whether there is a vacancy or not. This allows for a pool of applicants should a position become vacant. This application is not posted for a specific location at this time.

Minimum Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizen or authorized alien
• High School Diploma or its equivalent
• Minimum Age - 21 Years
• CDL Physical examination required, including TB test
• Must pass a criminal background investigation and drug screen.
• CDL License
• Acceptable Driving Record (MVR)
• Successful completion of Psycho-physical examination
• Successfully pass post-employment random alcohol and substance abuse testing
• Successful completion of 40 hours of pre-inservice training including SBD, DDC, and First Aid Course including CPR
• 10 hours behind the wheel training
• 30 hours of classroom training
• Successful completion of 8 hours of annual in-service and re-certification by the Ouachita Parish School Board and the Louisiana Department of Education
• Must possess personality traits which are conducive to working closely with all school personnel and the public

Job Goal:

To provide safe transportation in a timely manner to all eligible students both from home to school and back home