Bus Driver

Performs semi-skilled work driving a school bus, transporting pupils to and from school and special events, and related work as apparent or assigned.

• Drives school bus on a designated schedule and route; picks up and delivers students to and/or from school facilities, special events and field trips.
• Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections of vehicle; reports operating and equipment deficiencies.
• Maintains cleanliness of assigned vehicle; sweeps floors and washes windows; washes exterior as needed.
• Obeys traffic laws and observes mandatory safety regulations for school bus and automobile operations.
• Ensures passenger safety; puts children in car seats; maintains discipline on bus; completes disciplinary forms as necessary.
• Transports only authorized students.
• Reports all accidents and completes required reports.
• Conducts periodic emergency vehicle evacuation drills.
• Records mileage, student counts, arrival and departure times; maintains various records and prepares a variety of reports on activities.
• Makes bus available for periodic maintenance; delivers bus to garage for service and inspections; fuels bus at assigned stations.
• Attends meetings and training as necessary.
• Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Director of Transportation and/or appropriate administrator.

• Valid commercial driver's license with S&P endorsement in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimal experience operating automotive equipment, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Work is generally in a loud noise location (e.g. grounds maintenance, heavy traffic).

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Dinwiddie County Public Schools does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.