School Bus Driver; Substitute

School Bus Driver – Bedford County Public Schools, Bedford, VA.

Provide safe and efficient transportation for students. Model a positive attitude which has a positive impact on students and the educational programs of the county.

• Abides by all Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations pertaining to pupil transportation.
• Maintains an orderly atmosphere for the students riding the school bus.
• Reports in writing all incidents of misconduct to the appropriate school principal.
• Keeps the bus clean inside and out.
• Performs a pre‑trip inspection of the school bus prior to each bus run.
• Reports promptly to the Bus Shop all needed repairs.
• Physically inspects the bus interior after each run for vandalism, left items, or students remaining on the bus.
• Maintains the prescribed regular service schedule for the bus assigned.
• Maintains a regular time schedule on the prescribed route with students being picked up and discharged only at authorized stops.
• Contacts the Transportation Department prior to making any changes in the assigned route or schedule.
• Attends the pre‑school workshop, safety meetings, and all other called meetings.
• Completes all reports and time schedules accurately and promptly.
• Transports only authorized passengers.
• Strives to maintain an open and cordial relationship with students, parents, co‑workers, and administrators.
• Performs other duties and assumes responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor of Transportation or Superintendent.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Meet all DOT, DOE, Commonwealth of Virginia and Bedford County requirements for driving a school bus. A valid Commercial Driver’s License with endorsements is required.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods, exhibit manual dexterity, hear and understand speech at normal levels, speak in audible tones, possess physical agility to lift and carry up to 40 lbs, and be able to bend, stoop, climb stairs, walk and reach overhead.

The school bus driver must be physically able to move within the confines of the bus to provide assistance to students.

The work environment may range from low to high noise levels and requires reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

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