School Bus Driver

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. Getting students to school safely, on time, and ready to learn® is what we do.

Safety is our top priority. All employees receive training and ongoing development to ensure children arrive to school safely.

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance coverage.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Flexible schedule.
• Competitive rates.
• Career opportunities.
• No nights or weekends.
• Summers off.

All drivers, including those with a commercial driver’s license, start as Driver in Training. They are taught to obtain a CDL, the necessary endorsements, and our company policies. Upon successful completion, they are placed in a Professional Driver role.

• Provide safe and reliable transportation service by operating a school bus or other location specific vehicle with a fixed or changing route.
• Exhibit the highest ethical practices and personal integrity; report suspicious or inappropriate behavior.
• Report to duty on time and maintain the route on time but in a safe manner.
• Physically assist passengers in evacuation in case of emergency.
• Immediately report any accident or incident per company policy.
• Follow company policy around student and/or passenger management.
• Inform all appropriate personnel of problems and procedures.
• Present a neat and professional personal appearance at all times.
• Complete all required paperwork, including route change sheets, time cards, and vehicle repair requests, and submit to the appropriate authority in a timely manner.
• Maintain a cooperative attitude with fellow employees, supervisors, customers, and passengers while always promoting company goodwill.
• Safely and efficiently utilize vehicle equipment, including wheelchair lifts, radios, and emergency equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Additional responsibilities for Paratransit Drivers may apply per location.

• Must be at least 21 years of age; 25 for Tennessee School Bus Drivers.
• Must possess or be able to obtain all valid applicable state license and other required certifications.
• Must meet physical and medical requirements and pass substance abuse screening.
• Must satisfactorily complete and pass all training.
• Must practice defensive driving at all times and avoid vehicular and industrial accidents.
• Compliance with all applicable federal, state, county, district, and contract specific driver requirements.

Company name:
Durham School Services

Durham School Services is an equal opportunity employer and provides a safe and inclusive work environment. We affirm that all employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.