Part Time Bus Driver AHS Area)

Part Time Bus Driver (180 Days) (AHS Area)

Aiken County Public Schools AIKEN HIGH SCHOOL - Aiken, South Carolina Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Aiken County Public School District , and CERRA-SC

Job : 5621753
Final date to receive applications: Apr 30, 2027 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Apr 01, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Position Title:
Bus Driver/Substitute Bus Driver
Department:
Transportation
Reports to:
Transportation Supervisor
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

SUMMARY: Support and uphold the mission, vision and strategic goals of Aiken County Public Schools. Establishes a safe, supportive, positive and productive environment. Under occasional supervision, drives and operates a school bus to transport students safely over specified routes established by and assigned by the Transportation Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening and submit to random drug or alcohol testing throughout tenure in accordance with federal and state guidelines for CDL holders.
• Must maintain a clean driving record and submit to being entered and queried into the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse in accordance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
• Drives a school bus safely and professionally, demonstrating proficiency in handling and maneuvering a school bus.
• Performs and properly completes daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Complies with all traffic ordinances and operates equipment in accordance with district guidelines, state and federal laws/regulations.
• Attends scheduled safety meetings/in-services conducted by district transportation personnel and/or state transportation officials at various intervals throughout each school year.
• Prepares and maintains accurate reports assigned by the Transportation Supervisor.
• Reviews and comply with the specific requirements and responsibilities, which are outlined in the State Department of Education’s School Bus Drivers Handbook along with Aiken County School District Handbook.
• Communicates in an appropriate fashion with students, parents, and employees.
• Maintain current and accurate student seating charts along with students updated contact information.
• Ensure proper student management is in place to ensure safe school bus operations and submit student misconduct referrals to the transportation office.
• Performs practice drills or actual emergency bus evacuations as required.
• Operate a two-way radio to maintain effective communication with schools and transportation.
• Provides written reports of road hazards on assigned routes.
• Maintain a clean bus and report any vandalism or equipment failures to supervisor.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Transportation Supervisor, Assistant Director, or Director.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

EDUCATION and/or

EXPERIENCE:

At least 18 years of age. High school diploma or GED preferred, valid driver’s license and at least 12 months licensed driving experience with a class D, E, F, or G license. Must have no more than four (4) current points against driving record. Must have had no more than 4 points in the previous year. License shall not have been suspended at any time in the previous year.

Physical examination required prior to initial certification and/or re-certification. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty in a pleasant, professional, efficient manner. Must be reliable, responsible and dependable and fulfill obligations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Must be able to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License and a School Bus Driver Certificate. Must obtain and keep a current Department of Transportation (D.O.T) physical.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervises students while transporting them. Administer first aid when needed.

LANGUAGE

SKILLS:

Ability to read a limited number of two and three syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. Ability to print and speak simple sentences.

MATHEMATICAL

SKILLS:

Ability to…