Bus Driver

Delsea Regional HS District Transportation / Maintenance - Franklinville, New Jersey

• Job : 5332047
• Final date to receive applications: Jun 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
• Posted: Aug 12, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: To Be Determined

BUS DRIVER

• Valid Class B Commercial Driver's License with Passenger, School Bus Endorsements. Airbrake endorsement preferred, good driving record.
• Current Federal Medical Certification – Physical.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum safe driving experience as determined by the board.
• Sufficient mechanical aptitude to diagnose minor problems and make appropriate repair.
• Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.
• Current residency in New Jersey, approved residency waiver or candidate agrees to obtain residency within one year of employment (if a regular employee of the district).

Transportation Supervisor, Assistant Transportation Supervisor, Dispatcher

To transport pupils in a safe and efficient manner with a focus on customer service and perform all activities related to the operation of the school bus. To ensure orderly entering and leaving of bus patrons; maintaining seating charts and ensuring the safety and sanitation of the assigned school bus. To perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.

Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; administering first aid; applying pertinent codes; preparing and maintaining accurate records; and operating equipment used in transporting students.

• Conduct pre-trip safety inspection of the bus prior to every trip and complete the school bus condition report.
• Notify transportation supervisor and/or mechanics of any mechanical malfunctions and/or safety hazards.
• Perform interior bus cleaning duties daily, clean windows and exterior as needed, and refuel the vehicle.
• Perform light maintenance (check and replace water, antifreeze, oil and battery water; add air to tires; replace burned-out bulbs) as necessary.
• Participate in emergency evacuation drills in accordance with administrative code and board policy, and instruct passengers regarding safety regulations and other bus rules.
• Maintain discipline when students are on bus and report disruptive students to proper authority.
• Ensure appropriate operation of security cameras and two-way radios in accordance with driver’s manual.
• Assist students and other passengers for the purpose of providing safe loading and unloading from buses during normal transport and emergency situations.
• Monitor students until released to teacher, instructional assistant, parent, etc., to ensure the safe transportation of all passengers.
• Prepare reports (seating chart, incident reports, discipline reports, etc.) to document activities, provide written reference, convey information, and/or comply with established guidelines.
• Report observations and/or incidents (discipline, accidents, inappropriate social behavior, etc.) to appropriate personnel for action.
• Secure students and/or their equipment (restraints, check wheelchair ties down, seat belts, harnesses, open ramp, etc.) to ensure safety and well-being of students.
• Attend meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of gathering information required to perform job functions.
• Drivers must be able to fulfill the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, etc.
• Training in accordance with NJSA 18A:39‑19.2, the New Jersey Department of Education has developed a training program for school bus drivers and aides on appropriate procedures for interacting with students with special needs.
• Complete CPI training.
• Ensure appropriate operation of security cameras and two-way phones (PPT) work cell phones – driver will not use a cell phone while the bus is turned on or in gear, except when bus is parked or at roadside curb.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned by…