Bus Driver - Pool FY

Position: Bus Driver - Applicant Pool FY2026-27
# Bus Driver
- Applicant Pool FY2026-27

Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools Full Timemid Williamsburg, Virginia, USPosted Yesterday##

Role Overview Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools is hiring a mid-level Bus Driver
- Applicant Pool FY2026-27. This is a full-time role in Williamsburg. posted yesterday. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.## Resume Keywords to Include Make sure these keywords appear in your resume to improve ATS scoringCPRORFLSAStatus Non Grade BUSUnified

Sign up free to auto-tailor your resume with all these keywords and get a higher ATS score## Job descriptionFLSA Status:
Non-exempt

Grade: BUS (Unified)
Revision Date:
January 1, 2016

Location:

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Job Summary This position is responsible for operating a school bus and transporting school-aged children and other authorized personnel safely and efficiently over specified routes to and from school and other specified activities to include but not limited to field trips, athletic events, and other extracurricular events. Position conducts pre-trip inspections; observes safety regulations and policies; enforces student discipline on the bus;

and performs other related duties.

Duties and Responsibilities
* Drives bus to transport authorized students over specified routes to and from public schools according to time schedule. Maintains assigned schedule, follows designated route schedule and discharges students only at authorized stops.
* Performs pre-trip bus inspection daily as required by federal/state/local laws and/or guidelines.
* Maintains safety equipment, adheres to preventive maintenance schedule and reports unsafe bus conditions including but not limited to operating and equipment deficiencies. Delivers the bus as scheduled to school garage for maintenance inspection.
* Obeys all traffic laws and transportation practices as outlined in the CDL manual, Bus Driver Handbook, School Board policy and local ordinances.
* Conducts scheduled emergency evacuation drills on school buses as required. Participates in other emergency situations such as school closings for snow, bus breakdowns, etc.
* Follows mandatory school bus safety regulations; keeps all emergency exits clear of obstruction.
* Maintains discipline and enforces rules and regulations pertaining to student behavior. Reports discipline problems and unruly students to School Principals and a transportation supervisor.
* Reports route changes, unusual road conditions, delays, accidents, etc. to the Director of Transportation and/or his/her designee. Prepares and submits timely mileage reports, student count reports, student information forms and various other forms and reports as required.
* Washes bus; cleans inside and out; fuels bus as required.
* Uses the onboard light indicator to verity the digital video recording system operates properly.
* Attends required first aid/CPR courses, driver's courses, orientations, and all scheduled meetings.
* Comply with mandated "Drug and Alcohol" testing requirements related to operating a "safety sensitive" position while operating a commercial vehicle.
* Provides transportation to and from athletic and educational activities and events, and other special field trips as scheduled and assigned. Provides transportation for shuttle runs as required.
* Assists physically handicapped students, such as wheel chair bound, visually handicapped, etc. in boarding and exiting bus as required.
* Presents a neat, clean, and courteous appearance to students, school personnel, fellow employees, and the general public.
* Models the WJCC Strategic Plan Values:
Individualism, Integrity, Innovation, Accountability and Collaboration
* Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required)
* High school diploma or GED preferred
* Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia. Must possess a CDL with accompanying endorsements (and "Air Brake" certification) to operate a school bus issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia prior to employment. Must have a good driving record based upon…