Job Description

Summary

This job involves driving a bus, car, or van to safely transport students who are deaf, blind, or multi-disabled to school, home, field trips, and medical appointments while following routes and traffic rules.

The driver also helps manage student behavior, ensures safe pickups and drop-offs, and reports any issues to parents or staff.

It's a good fit for someone reliable with a clean driving record who enjoys working with children and is patient in handling special needs.

Key Requirements

Current and valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with school bus endorsements
School Bus Certificate
Current DOT Physical/Health Card
Acceptable 10-year driving history with no more than 4 points under state guidelines
Experience operating or maintaining motorized vehicles
Ability to work with students who are deaf, blind, or multi-sensory disabled
Completion of Defensive Driving Course (DDC)

Full Job Description

Safely drives bus/car/van to transport students to and from home, on field trips and to health care or other facilities as needed. Delivers students to their destination in a safe and timely manner following established routes. Obeys all traffic signals and highway regulations that govern the operation of school buses. Reports any mechanical problems immediately to appropriate personnel. Assist in the behavior management of students; completes or makes sure behavior reports are completed on each student when necessary; ensures that students are picked-up by an authorized party; assures that students are supervised at all times; reports any student problems as well as accomplishments to parents; and assists in assuring all luggage is properly delivered.

Requirements

Current and valid CDL, School Bus Certificate and DOT Physical. Requires an acceptable 10 year driving history, under State Fleet Management (SFM) and S. C. Department of Education-Transportation (SCDOE-T) guidelines and policies. Experience in the operation or maintenance of motorized vehicles. Must maintain a valid S.C. Commercial Driver License (CDL) with proper endorsements for school bus operation and current D.O.T. Health Card. Must maintain a good driving record with no more than 4 current points for violations. Will be required to successfully complete Defensive Driving Course (DDC) to comply with State Fleet Management regulations for driving a state vehicle. Must demonstrate the ability to work with clients who are deaf, blind and multi-sensory disabled. Overnight travel as well as weekend work will be required, depending on the bus route assignments. This position may require communication modalities dependent upon employment placement.

Additional Information

If selected for an interview you must provide verification of your highest level of education (i.e., copy of BA Degree, high school diploma, college transcripts) and if applicable, licensure and/or certification (i.e., nursing licensure, teacher licensure, bus driver certification).

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Bus Driver, #60009493

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