School Bus Driver

Bus Driver

Heathwood Hall Episcopal School believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to its success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities.Therefore, this position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications, and job scope, but not limit the incumbent or organization to just the identified work. It is our expectation that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors.

Reports To: Director of Facilities

Work Schedule: Morning and afternoon route, potential for additional driving during athletic events or field trips

FLSA status: Part-time hourly, 30 hours per week

Position Summary

The position of bus driver is one where safety and timeliness is vital to the success of the driver. The bus driver is responsible for obeying all traffic rules and regulations while transporting our student to/from school, events, or field trips. The ideal candidate will possess a Commercial Driver's License in good standing.

Essential Functions

• Follow planned bus routes, making scheduled stops to pick up and/or drop off students
• Visually inspect bus before beginning daily route and at the conclusion of daily route
• Reporting any bus and/or student issues to Transportation leadership
• Compliance with any required drug testing/physical examinations in accordance with SCDOT

Specific Job Skills

• Ability to operate school bus safely
• Ability to follow safety and traffic laws including speed limits
• Ability to maintain positive attitude and have professional interactions with students and parents during pick up and drop off

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum 1-year experience school bus driving experience preferred
• Bus passenger (P) and School bus (S) endorsements preferred, or CDL without endorsements but a willingness to obtain endorsements

Working Conditions

• Expansive school campus with 122+ acres, must be able to travel between buildings independently as needed and work on a school bus as a driver.
• Frequent walking, standing, stooping, bending may be required throughout the day at various intervals
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs

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Heathwood Hall Episcopal School is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Heathwood Hall Episcopal School participates in E-Verify, as mandated by South Carolina law. This position will require a Criminal Background Check and drug test in accordance with SCDOT.

Heathwood Hall Episcopal School is an equal opportunity employer and hires without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex/gender, age or disability. Heathwood Hall Episcopal School participates in E-Verify, as mandated by South Carolina law. All positions will require a criminal background check and some positions may require additional pre employment screenings such as credit reports or motor vehicle record checks.