2026-2027 Bus Driver - Transportation - (6.5 Hrs​/Day

Montgomery County School District Transportation Department (Christiansburg, VA)

Transportation Department – 6.5 hours/day.

The School Bus Driver has a unique opportunity to positively influence our students while providing safe and efficient transportation to and from school on a daily basis.

• High school diploma or equivalent, or passing score on the literacy test given by MCPS
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Must possess a valid Virginia driver’s license
• Must furnish a clean driving record from the Department of Motor Vehicles showing that the applicant, within the preceding five years, has not been convicted of a charge of driving under the influence of intoxicating liquors or drugs, convicted of a charge of refusing to take a blood or breath test, convicted of a felony, or assigned to any alcohol safety action program or driver alcohol rehabilitation program (pursuant to VA Code §18.2‑271.1) or within the preceding 12 months, has not been convicted of two or more moving violations or has not been required to attend a driver improvement clinic by the Commissioner of the Department of Motor Vehicles (pursuant to VA Code § 46.2‑497)
• Provide a reference statement, upon initial employment, signed by two reputable persons who reside in the school division or in the applicant’s community, attesting that the person is of good and moral character
• Must be physically qualified to drive a school bus or other vehicle transporting students and pass a physical examination of a scope prescribed by the Virginia Board of Education furnished on a form prescribed by the Board showing such results (pursuant to VA Code § 22.1‑178)
• Must have had a reasonable amount of experience in driving motor vehicles to be trained to drive a school or activity bus upon a highway in the Commonwealth of Virginia (pursuant to VA Code § 46.2‑339)
• Dependability and punctuality required

• Possess a valid Virginia “Class B” Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with air brakes and S and P endorsements, or be able to obtain one after receiving approved training offered by MCPS

Non‑exempt

• Anthem Medical Plans – Multiple options available for comprehensive medical and prescription coverage
• Ameritas Vision Plan – Coverage includes eye exams, lenses, frames, and contact lenses
• Delta Dental Plan – FREE coverage for employees, spouses, and families
• Carilion EAP – FREE Confidential Employee Assistance Program providing support for mental health, legal, financial concerns, and crisis support available to employees and their families
• Generous Employee Leave Benefits – MCPS offers leave benefits for PT and FT employees, including paid sick leave, personal leave, funeral leave, and annual leave. Employees can also join a sick leave bank for extended medical absences, and earn wellness leave.
• Virginia Retirement System (VRS) – Full‑time employees are eligible for the VRS and enrolled in Group Life Insurance at no cost. MCPS contributes a certain percentage to your individual retirement account.
• Employee Sick Leave Bank – Employees earning sick leave may elect to join our Sick Leave Bank which allows employees to access days in the event of a catastrophic or long‑term illness when the employee has exhausted all other leave available.

$29,738.00 – $52,145.00 annually, with benefits; commensurate with years of experience (salary may change due to 2026‑2027 budget considerations)

New school bus drivers who are fully qualified to drive upon hire and meet the training and licensure requirements set by the Commonwealth of Virginia may receive a bonus of up to $4,000. Only drivers who meet the criteria and are cleared to drive immediately upon hire are eligible. Current drivers and drivers who have worked for MCPS in the past and return to MCPS are not eligible.

Bonuses will be paid in accordance with criteria set forth by MCPS.

The Montgomery County School Board is an equal opportunity employer, committed to nondiscrimination in recruitment, selection, hiring, pay, promotion, retention, or other personnel action affecting employees or candidates for…