School Bus Driver Job Description Template

Job title

School Bus Driver

Job summary

[Company name] is seeking a dependable school bus driver to join our team in [city, state]. In this role, you will inspect the bus before and after each route, drive assigned routes on schedule and support our team’s commitment to safety, quality and service.

Responsibilities

• Inspect the bus before and after each route
• Drive assigned routes on schedule
• Load and unload students safely at stops
• Follow railroad crossing and danger zone procedures
• Manage student behavior and report incidents
• Assist students with disabilities as needed
• Keep the bus clean and report mechanical problems
• Follow company policies, safety procedures and applicable regulations

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current license or certification as required by [state]
• Working knowledge of large vehicle operation and pre-trip inspection
• Patience and calm authority
• [Add role-specific requirements, such as driver’s license or ability to pass a background check, if job-related]

Preferred qualifications

• CDL Class B or C
• P and S endorsements
• DOT medical card
• Experience with school buses

Skills

• Student loading and unloading procedures
• Railroad crossing procedures
• Defensive driving
• Emergency evacuation
• Reliability
• Communication with parents and staff

Work environment and schedule

Drivers work in large buses on city, suburban and rural roads in all weather. The job involves sitting for long periods, managing noise and behavior and staying alert to traffic around stops. Most drivers work split shifts during the school year, with free midday hours and summers off. Activity trips add evening and weekend hours.

Pay and benefits

$[min]–$[max] per [hour/year], depending on experience. [List benefits: health insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, training and certification support.]

Equal opportunity

[Company name] is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law, and we provide reasonable accommodations upon request.