School Bus Driver

Chester County School District

Transportation - Chester, South Carolina This job is also posted in CERRA-SC, and Chester County School District

Job Details

Job ID:

4080157

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Re-Posted:

Oct 08, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

To Be Determined

Job Description

School Bus Driver

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years old.
  
• Have a valid driver's license and must not have served a suspension relating to any hazardous driving volition or have more than four points against his/her driver record (MVR) in the previous twelve months. Also, must be able to obtain a Commercial Driver's License.
  
• Bus drivers shall pass a physical exam prior to initial certification as a bus driver and at time of recertification. A pre-
  employment drug and alcohol test is also necessary.
  
• Satisfactorily complete the driver training course conducted by the State Department of Education and receive a school bus driver's certificate that will entitle the holder to operate a school bus in the state of South Carolina.

Physical Requirements:

• Have enough physical strength to operate a bus with ease.
  
• Have proper height, weight and posture to assure normal vision and control of a school bus.
  
• Must be free from any physical defects that would interfere with the safe operation of a school bus.
  
• Eyesight and hearing must meet state requirements.

Reports to:

Director of Transportation and Site Supervisor

Job Goal:

To transport students safely, efficiently and economically to and from school on a daily basis and to extracurricular events on a non-regular basis.

Supervises:

To transport students safely, efficiently and economically to and from school on a daily basis and to extracurricular events on a non-regular basis.

Performance Responsibilities:

• To conduct pre-trip inspection of school bus prior to every trip for defects.
  
• To use established routes and designated bus stops.
  
• To report bus accidents and student injuries to authorities.
  
• To operate bus on approved time schedule.
  
• To conduct emergency evacuation drills in keeping with state regulations.
  
• To instruct riders of district discipline code.
  
• To drive defensively under varying traffic conditions and inclement weather.
  
• To drive with safety of students as first priority.
  
• To report personal absences in time for supervisor to secure substitute driver.
  
• To wash bus inside and out. Supplies are furnished by school district.
  
• To report bus defects to supervisor.
  
• To establish favorable working relationships with other drivers, maintenance personnel, teachers, students and principals.
  
• To exhibit positive image as a loyal representative of the school district.
  
• To demonstrate knowledge of rules and regulations governing school bus operation.
  
• To have knowledge of all traffic laws and regulations.
  
• To be alert and exercise good judgment concerning emergencies.
  
• To maintain a neat and clean personal appearance.
  
• To complete all paper work required by the state or by the school district.
  
• To attend all in-service training required by the school district.

Terms of Employment:

Evaluation:

Performance on this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the board's policy on evaluation of non-certified personnel.

Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$20.53 to $27.13 Per Hour