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Bus Driver - School (School Bus Driver)

Company: City of Harrisonburg
Location: Harrisonburg
Posted on: April 1, 2025

Job Description:


Do you want to utilize your driving skills to help ensure that local students arrive to school in a safe manner? Do you want a work schedule that provides you with summers and multiple holidays off throughout the year? If you answered yes to both of these questions, the Department of Public Transportation's School Bus Driver position may be the right career for you!
The School Bus Driver is a full-time position with benefits and a preferred starting hourly rate of $18.96 per hour. Paid on-the-job training will be provided for candidates without a CDL and/or prior experience.

The position is required to work 10-months out of the year and will be paid for the work hours over a 12-month period, allowing benefits to continue during the summer break. The ideal candidate must be available for a minimum of 5 hours per day/180 days per year with additional hours potentially available throughout the year within the same department.

As a School Bus Driver, you'll:

Drive a school bus and pick up and deliver students to/from school;Perform pre-trip inspections of the school bus;Report operating and equipment deficiencies;Clean the inside of the bus;Fuel the bus;Maintain discipline on the bus;Ensure passenger safety;Transport students to special events and field trips, as necessary.A detailed list of essential duties along with the ideal candidates' knowledge, skills, and abilities is located in the .
  • High school diploma or GED and some experience operating buses or similar equipment and in dealing with the public, or equivalent combination of education and experience.Possession of or ability to acquire an appropriate commercial driver's license valid in the Commonwealth of VA by the end of your HDPT classroom training for this position, or as deemed appropriate by the department.
  • Successful applicants for this position will be subject to the following:Virginia Department of Education physical examination;Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Clearinghouse query;FMCSA pre-employment drug screening;DMV records check; andCriminal background check.This position is subject to FMCSA alcohol and controlled substances testing regulations.Application Deadline: In order to be considered, all candidates must submit a complete City of Harrisonburg online employment application, including previous work experience and education history no later than 5:00pm EST on Monday, May 26, 2025.

    The City provides an excellent benefits package including health insurance, retirement (VRS & MissionSquare), life insurance, paid leave, holidays and more.

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran status.

    The City of Harrisonburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Compensation details: 18.96 Hourly WagePI05ddae6c95e3-25660-37286906

Keywords: City of Harrisonburg, Harrisonburg , Bus Driver - School (School Bus Driver), Professions , Harrisonburg, Virginia

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