Bus Drivers

This position is a Trainee/Part-Time position. After the successful completion of training, individuals are eligible to apply to open full-time Bus Driver positions.

Full-Time Bus Drivers are expected to work in both the morning and afternoons and could be assigned to any route or substitute assignment within the county

This position is responsible for safely transporting students to and from school, performing daily pre-trip inspection and safety checks, following an assigned route and schedule, maintaining vehicle cleanliness, and enforcing safety rules on an as needed basis. This position follows specific instructions and procedures and nonstandard situations or problems are referred to Lead Bus Driver or Area Supervisor. This employee receives on-the-job training in the basics of safely operating the bus and student management. This position requires work to be performed in the morning and afternoon.

Roles and Responsibilities

The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed in relation to the position. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or tasks; other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate:

While in Training:

Attends job related training classes and workshops.

Completes school bus driver training requirements of Loudoun County and Commonwealth of Virginia.

Completes National Safety Council First Aid and CPR Certifications (provided during training).

As Part-Time or Full-Time Driver:

Provides safe transportation of students, maintains effective control of students, and assists bus attendant in boarding.

Performs daily pre-trip inspection and safety checks of bus and reports any defective equipment.

Fuels bus following all established safety procedures.

Adapts driving methods to weather and road conditions.

Recommends route changes as needed.

Performs basic First Aid and CPR procedures as required.

Manages students in case of an emergency evacuation.

Completes written bus incident reports as necessary and completes daily and monthly operations report.

Qualifications

Below are the qualifications for this position:

Four years of driving experience, minimum age of 20, and ability to obtain and maintain a Commercial Driver’s License with school bus endorsement

Completion of school bus driver training requirements of Loudoun County and Commonwealth of Virginia.

Controlled substance testing, annual physical examinations, and random tests for use of controlled substances and alcohol, as prescribed by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Virginia Board of Education, and Loudoun County Public Schools are a condition of continued employment.

Knowledge of traffic and highway safety rules and regulations, local street and road system, and basic mechanical principles of motor vehicle operations (provided during training)

Advanced level of verbal fluency in English

Physical Requirements

The following provides a brief description of physical requirements for this position:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. The employee must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and apply certain practices and policies. Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

In Training: Universal Level 8, Step 1

Pay Lifecycle:

In Training: Universal Level 8, Step 1

After Training in Part-Time Position: Banded Level 8

After Training in Full-Time Position: Universal Level 8

Reports to: Team Lead - Training or Lead Bus Driver

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Months/Days/Hours: as needed

Industries:Automotive

Function: Others