Bus Driver-General Pool FY 2024-25

$36,941 - $36,941/Yr

Williamsburg James City School District - Williamsburg, VA

Full-time - Entry Level

Williamsburg, VA

About the position

The Bus Driver position at Williamsburg James City School District is responsible for safely transporting school-aged children and authorized personnel over designated routes to and from school and various activities. The role includes conducting pre-trip inspections, enforcing safety regulations, maintaining discipline among students, and performing related duties to ensure a safe and efficient transportation service.

Responsibilities

• Drives bus to transport authorized students over specified routes to and from public schools according to time schedule.
• Maintains assigned schedule, follows designated route schedule and discharges students only at authorized stops.
• Performs pre-trip bus inspection daily as required by federal/state/local laws and/or guidelines.
• Maintains safety equipment, adheres to preventive maintenance schedule and reports unsafe bus conditions.
• Delivers the bus as scheduled to school garage for maintenance inspection.
• Obeys all traffic laws and transportation practices as outlined in the CDL manual, Bus Driver Handbook, School Board policy and local ordinances.
• Conducts scheduled emergency evacuation drills on school buses as required.
• Participates in other emergency situations such as school closings for snow, bus breakdowns, etc.
• Follows mandatory school bus safety regulations; keeps all emergency exits clear of obstruction.
• Maintains discipline and enforces rules and regulations pertaining to student behavior.
• Reports discipline problems and unruly students to School Principals and a transportation supervisor.
• Reports route changes, unusual road conditions, delays, accidents, etc. to the Director of Transportation and/or his/her designee.
• Prepares and submits timely mileage reports, student count reports, student information forms and various other forms and reports as required.
• Washes bus; cleans inside and out; fuels bus as required.
• Uses the onboard light indicator to verify the digital video recording system operates properly.
• Attends required first aid/CPR courses, driver's courses, orientations, and all scheduled meetings.
• Comply with mandated 'Drug and Alcohol' testing requirements related to operating a 'safety sensitive' position while operating a commercial vehicle.
• Provides transportation to and from athletic and educational activities and events, and other special field trips as scheduled and assigned.
• Provides transportation for shuttle runs as required.
• Assists physically handicapped students, such as wheelchair bound, visually handicapped, etc. in boarding and exiting bus as required.
• Presents a neat, clean, and courteous appearance to students, school personnel, fellow employees, and the general public.
• Models the WJCC Strategic Plan Values: Individualism, Integrity, Innovation, Accountability and Collaboration.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Must possess a CDL with accompanying endorsements (and 'Air Brake' certification) to operate a school bus issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia prior to employment.
• Must have a good driving record based upon the criteria of the WJCC School Division.
• Related experience as a bus driver preferred.
• Prior experience with children preferred.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Candidate must submit a 5 year driving history and have a point balance of > -4.
• Successfully complete the 'School Bus Driver Annual Physical' requirements as determined by the Virginia Department of Education/Pupil Transportation Services.
• Successful completion of the driver training course taught by the Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools.
• Ability to operate large vehicles in all types of road and weather conditions.
• Ability to operate two-way communication radio.
• Ability to operate wheelchair lifts.
• Ability to communicate in sign language preferred.
• Ability to operate a vehicle safely over an assigned route during pre-daylight, daylight and dusk periods.
• Ability to adhere to a time schedule and detect malfunctioning equipment.
• Excellent communication skills; positively interacts with the students, parents, and staff.
• Able to handle frequent interruptions and deadlines and schedule changes due to special students activities to include early dismissal, etc.
• Ability to establish and maintain a harmonious working relationship with young and disabled pupils and their families using patience and understanding.

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to communicate in sign language preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage of $17.76
• Full-time employment
• Opportunities for professional development and training