Bus Driver - Trainee / Temp to Hire

Temporary Position / 8-10 Weeks Onsite Training

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school graduate preferred
• 18 years old to obtain a SC bus certificate
• Must possess a valid SC Driver's License for a minimum of 1 year
• No more than 4 points accumulated on a current SC Driver's License
• Successful completion of the written and driving portions of the SC school bus training course and CDL program
• Training and certification are provided free of charge
• Available for regular work schedule
• No Driving Under the Influence convictions within last 10 years
• Must pass pre-employment screen

REPORTS TO: Director of Transportation

JOB GOAL: To transport students to and from school and school events in a safe and efficient manner.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Obeys all traffic laws
• Observes all mandatory safety regulations for school buses
• Transport students/passengers to and from school and events
• Supervise and assist passengers (including disabled) on and off the bus
• Perform pre-trip inspections daily
• Discharge passengers at authorized stops only
• Maintain rules governing passenger conduct on bus
• Collect and submit personal items left on bus to bus office
• Complete and maintain accurate and timely records and reports ( i.e. time sheets, mechanical reports, route descriptions, seating charts, etc.)
• Attend scheduled in-service training
• Adhere to regular service schedule for bus
• Clean bus (i.e. sweeping, washing front and back windows, etc.)
• Maintain positive communication with school personnel, parents, and students
• Dress appropriate
• Works with others consistently in a cooperative and respectful manner
• Exercises responsible leadership when on out-of-district school trips
• Perform other duties as assigned

Other information: Starting Hourly Wage - $11.92 per hour

Please submit the following information to the District office once you have complete the application via www.spartanburg7.org. Also, your application will be processed when we are in receipt of the items listed below:

1. Completed Application via Spartanburg School District 7 website at www.spartanburg7.org.

2. A 2-Step Tuberculin skin test that has been completed within the last year.

3. Copies of transcripts verifying your educational background.

4. Two (2)references that are familiar with your work performance (at least one professional). You MUST provide emails for your references via the application process.

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS OVER 60 DAYS WILL BE DELETED.

Spartanburg County School District No. 7 does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, handicap, or veteran status in the provision of educational opportunities and benefits, in compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the employment provision (Title I) of the American With Disabilities Act of 1990. EOE Spartanburg School District 7 does not tolerate acts of sexual or gender-based harassment. Any sexual or gender based harassment is encouraged to be reported to Spartanburg District 7, specifically to the District Title IX Administrator: Dr. Kira L. Reaves, 864-594-4400, klreaves@spart7.org.