General Description

Chesterfield County Public Schools Bus Driver Job Fair When: Wednesday, June 26 from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Where: Manchester Middle School - 7401 Hull Street Rd., N. Chesterfield 23235

No prior experience required! Get paid while you train for your CDL. Full-time benefits. Starting pay is $23.68/hr. and could be higher with previous experience!

Interested in a full-time work schedule with the option to take summers off? Or maybe a part-time position with hours that work best for you? Are you looking for a job where you can make a difference in your community? Chesterfield County Public Schools is actively seeking School Bus Drivers to join our team and serve a critical need by safely transporting our students to and from school. Below are some of the many benefits you will receive in this position:

• State-approved CDL school bus driver training course provided free-of-charge while you earn a salary
• Full-time benefits: Virginia Retirement System, Health/Dental/Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Paid Leave, Employee Assistance Program
• Eligibility for bonuses (Pending '24-'25 budget approval)
• Bring your kids on the bus and/or drive your child's bus route (see the Human Resources table for more details)

Essential Job Functions

• Safely operates all types of school buses; maintains a regular schedule for picking up authorized staff and students and delivering them to schools according to schedule.
  
• Makes daily safety inspection of vehicle and equipment; ensures that vehicle is regularly maintained and keeps the vehicle clean, properly heated and ventilated.
  
• Assists students on to or out of the vehicle; enforces safety and conduct regulations.
  
• Maintains records and prepares required reports.
  
• Makes reports to school officials concerning student disciplinary actions, incidents or injuries.
  
• Participates and successfully passes all training required by state and federal law, and by School Board policies, regulations and procedures.
  
• Provides basic first aid and/or prescribed health care as necessary for students.
  
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Working knowledge of state and local school bus operation, laws and regulations and county geography. Working knowledge of first aid procedures including CPR. Demonstrated ability to operate a large vehicle safely and punctually in all weather conditions, using safe and defensive driving methods. Demonstrated ability to maintain bus discipline and relate well to children, parents and staff and to provide constant attention and assistance to a number of children at the same time, including children with special health conditions or disabilities. Demonstrated ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting children. Demonstrated ability to give and follow instructions, work well under stressful conditions or emergencies and maintain confidentiality.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age and at least three years of driving experience, with a driving record that meets the standards of CCPS School Board Policy 5430. Successful completion of First Aid and CPR courses; auto-injectable epinephrine training (EpiPen) and Defensive Driving Course; meet physical qualifications for school bus drivers; successful completion of state-approved school bus driver training course and FBI fingerprint background investigation. Valid Commercial Driver's License. This position requires the incumbent to drive. In accordance with Policy 5431, an employee who occupies the position and is assigned a district-owned or leased motor vehicle will be subject to annual driving checks and must maintain acceptable records pursuant to the standards set forth in the policy.

Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests:

• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation
• State Police Criminal History Investigation
• Child Protective Services ( CPS) Investigation
• Tuberculosis Screening/Test

Chesterfield County Public Schools offers a wide variety of benefits to employees. Benefit offerings may differ based upon full-time and part-time employee status.

To learn more details, visit our benefits page

01

Have you ever been convicted of a felony?

• Yes
• No

02

Have you ever been convicted of an offense involving the sexual molestation, physical or sexual abuse or rape of anyone?

• Yes
• No

03

Have you ever been the subject of a founded case of child abuse and/or neglect?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have a valid Virginia driver's license?

• Yes
• No

05

This position requires you to operate school division vehicles. Do you consent to allow Chesterfield County Public Schools to conduct a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) check on your driving record?

• Yes
• No

06

In order to conduct a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) check on your driving record, you must provide your driver's license number. Did you enter your driver's license number in the Personal Information section of this application?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you have an active Commercial Driver's License (CDL)?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Agency Chesterfield County Public Schools

Address P.O. Box 10

Chesterfield, Virginia, 23832

Phone +1 (804) 748-1405

Website http://oneccps.org