School Bus Driver

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Job description

Position Type:
Transportation/Transportation Positions

Date Posted:
11/1/2023

Location:
Transportation and Bus Garage

Date Available:
ASAPJob Description

Title: BUS DRIVER

This Position is: Non-Exempt

Primary Function:
Performs routine bus driving duties transporting students to and from assigned schools; transports students for special events and field trips.
Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Valid Virginia motor vehicle operator's license.
• Ability to meet Virginia School Bus Commercial Driver License requirements:
• Minimum hours of instruction
• Satisfactory score on written examination
• Local and state standards for driving test
• Local and state standards for driving record check (DMV report)
• State required physical (as administered by York County School Division contracted provider; physical includes alcohol and controlled substance testing)
• Ability to operate all vehicle types used in transporting students.
• Sufficient knowledge of commercial vehicle operation with P, S and Air brake endorsements.
• Thorough knowledge of State highway operating rules and procedures.
• Excellent driving record without a moving traffic violation within two years.
• Ability to operate radio communication.
• Ability to deal with exuberant behavioral characteristics of youthful riders.
• Completion of defensive driving course and multimedia first aid prior to employment preferred

Reports to: Transportation Area Supervisor. Each driver shall be directly responsible to the principal of the school(s) served on matters related to student discipline and patron relations. Performance Responsibilities:

• Maintain valid Virginia School Bus Commercial Driver License with P, S and Air-brake endorsements
• Inspect vehicle prior to and after daily operations for maintenance discrepancies
• Operate a school bus over established routes in an efficient and punctual manner
• Maintain student discipline while operating a school bus following the guidelines established by the School Board
• Drive defensively under varying traffic conditions
• Perform housekeeping duties inside and outside the school bus
• Refuel and check oil on equipment as needed
• Demonstrate knowledge of rules and regulations promulgated by local, state, and federal authorities
• Act in a professional manner exhibiting a positive image in dealing with students, parents, and school division personnel
• Maintain availability to drive doubled bus runs within the normal contracted hourly day as circumstances require and perform such doubled runs as assigned
• Conduct emergency evacuation drills in keeping with division and VA Department of Education regulations
• Attend workshops and safety meetings as directed
• Operate a school bus on special trip assignments
• Report personal absences to supervisor allowing sufficient time to secure a substitute
• Report vehicle maintenance problems to supervisor or Manager of Vehicle Maintenance
• Assist in preparation of route schedules
• Perform other duties as assigned by Associate Director of Transportation & Warehouse Operations, Transportation Area Supervisor, and School Principal

Terms of Employment: 182 days contracted yearly. Workshop/in-service as required. Evaluation: Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with school board policy and administrative regulations on evaluation of non-licensed personnel.

The York County School Division does not discriminate on the basis of race (Title VI), color, religion, national origin, veteran status, sex, gender (Title IX), age or disability (Section 504), or any other protected class in its educational programs, activities or employment and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following positions have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Title IX Coordinator
Chief Human Resources Officer
302 Dare Road
Yorktown, VA 23692

Section 504/ADA Coordinator
Director of Special Education
302 Dare Road
Yorktown, VA 23692

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