2026-2027: Bus Driver
for sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections that have real specific content. We need to parse the posting.
We have:
- Position: School Bus Driver
- Location: MPCS Transportation Department
- Salary: Classified Scale, Grade 6
- Hours: 6.0 hours per day, (Full-Time, Benefits Eligible)
- Position Length: 186 Days
- FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
- Immediate Supervisor(s): Director of Transportation
Job Summary: description.
Requisite Education And Skills: list of requirements.
Essential Job Responsibilities and Duties: long list.
Physical Requirements: description.
Clearances: Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance, Tuberculosis Screening.
Then EEO boilerplate etc to remove.
We need to produce sections: About the role (maybe from Job Summary). Responsibilities (Essential Job Responsibilities). Requirements (maybe Requisite Education And Skills). Qualifications (maybe combine with Requirements? but we need separate sections only if content). Skills (maybe from abilities). Benefits (maybe from Hours: Benefits Eligible). Pay (Salary). Schedule (Hours). Also maybe include Location? Not a heading.
We must not repeat job title as heading. Do not put Job ID etc.
We must not create sections with filler like "commensurate with experience". We have actual content for Pay: "Classified Scale, Grade 6". That's specific enough. Schedule: "6.0 hours per day, (Full-Time, Benefits Eligible)" plus maybe shift times: "Willingness and ability to work split shifts (approximately 6:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.) on all school days." That's schedule details. Benefits: "Full-Time, Benefits Eligible". Also maybe mention Position Length: 186 Days (could be part of schedule? but not benefits). Could include Benefits section with "Full-Time, Benefits Eligible". Also maybe mention "Position Length: 186 Days" as part of schedule? Not exactly. Could be separate but we don't have a heading for contract length. Could include under Schedule? Might be okay to include in Schedule section.
We need to avoid duplication. Use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. Use
for prose.
We need to preserve ALL substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to include all details from the posting, but we can format them.
We must remove boilerplate: EEO, etc. Also remove "CLEARANCES (Conditions For Employment)"? That's substantive: Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance, Tuberculosis Screening. Should we include that? It's not under a heading but we can include under Requirements or Qualifications. Probably under Requirements.
We also need to include Physical Requirements as maybe under Requirements or a separate section? There's no heading for Physical Requirements but we could include under Requirements or Qualifications. Since we have sections: Requirements, Qualifications, Skills. We could put education/license under Requirements, physical requirements under Qualifications, skills under Skills. But we need to ensure we don't create empty sections.
Let's map:
About the role: Job Summary paragraph.
Responsibilities: Essential Job Responsibilities and Duties list.
Requirements: Requisite Education And Skills (education, experience, license, clearances, etc.) plus maybe FLSA status? Not needed.
Qualifications: Physical Requirements? Could also include knowledge of traffic laws, ability to speak English, Spanish plus, etc. But those are skills. Might be better to put skills under Skills.
Benefits: Full-Time, Benefits Eligible.
Pay: Classified Scale, Grade 6.
Schedule: 6.0 hours per day, split shifts (6:00 a.m.–8:45 a.m. and 1:15 p.m.–4:30 p.m.), Position Length 186 Days, maybe also mention Full-Time.
We need to ensure we don't create sections with placeholder text. All have content.
We must not repeat job title as heading. So no
School Bus Driver
.
We must not include Job ID etc.
We must output only HTML fragment.
Let's craft:
About the role
The School Bus Driver is responsible for the safe and timely transportation of students to and from school, school-related activities, and special excursions. This position ensures the bus is maintained in safe operating condition and that students are supervised appropriately during loading, transport, and unloading. The Bus Driver reports directly to the Director of Transportation.
Responsibilities
- Transports passengers over scheduled routes to and from school and/or field trips in a safe and timely manner.
- Monitors students and other passengers during transit to maintain safety and ensure compliance with district policies.
- Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections (e.g., fluid levels, tire pressure, exterior condition, mirrors, etc.) to ensure the vehicle is in safe operating condition and to comply with mandated guidelines.
- Advises students and other passengers regarding appropriate behavior to reinforce regulations and maintain passenger safety.
- Assesses incidents, complaints, accidents, and/or potential emergency situations (e.g., road hazards, medical emergencies, accidents, etc.) and resolves the situation and/or recommends appropriate resolutions.
- Assists students and other passengers with safe loading and unloading from buses during both normal transport and emergency situations.
- Attends meetings, classroom training, behind-the-wheel training, safety meetings, in-service sessions, administrative conferences, etc., to maintain skills and meet school bus driver certification requirements.
- Conducts emergency evacuation drills to ensure efficiency of procedures and compliance with mandated requirements.
- Responds to inquiries (e.g., from students, parents, other school personnel, etc.) to provide information and/or direction.
- Secures students as assigned (e.g., car seats, wheelchairs, restraints, etc.) to ensure their safety during transport.
- Assists children with disabilities on and off the bus.
- Assists with snow removal on and around buses to ensure buses maintain established schedules.
- Cleans assigned vehicles, both interior and exterior, to ensure vehicle safety, appearance, and sanitation.
- Lifts students and/or equipment (e.g., wheelchairs, car seats, restraints, seat belts, etc.) to position or reposition students as appropriate.
- Is responsible for the safe transportation of students by demonstrating full knowledge of defensive driving techniques and a complete understanding of the laws of the road.
- Maintains continuous awareness of student safety and maintains order and discipline on the bus by issuing referrals and bus conduct reports to school principals as necessary.
- Assists other drivers with student transportation or covers additional routes as operational needs arise.
- Before the first bus run of the day, performs a required walk-around inspection of the bus and reports all issues to the Fleet Maintenance Coordinator and Transportation Director or designee.
- Performs routine operator care of the bus, including refueling, checking oil, washing the bus, sweeping and maintaining a clean interior, checking equipment, reporting defects, and taking the bus for regularly scheduled maintenance.
- Monitors road conditions and reports any safety concerns to the Director of Transportation or designee.
- Communicates via two-way radio with the Director of Transportation or designee, schools, and other bus drivers as required.
- Attends all required meetings related to the position and submits all daily reports as requested by the Director of Transportation.
- Reports all bus accidents immediately to local law enforcement and the Director of Transportation or designee and assists students as needed.
- When assigned to daily, overnight, or weekend field trips, is responsible for directions to the destination, parking, bus safety while away from the site, and conducting oneself in a professional manner while representing the school system.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Minimum of five (5) years of driving experience with a valid driver’s license required.
- Must hold a valid Virginia Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with a school bus and passenger endorsement issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
- Must successfully pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical, drug and alcohol testing, and tuberculosis screening.
- Must meet all driving record requirements and maintain plus points on your DMV record.
- Background investigation required.
- CPR certification required.
- Must meet physical requirements mandated by Manassas Park City Schools and the Commonwealth of Virginia.
- Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance required.
- Tuberculosis Screening required.
Qualifications
Physical requirements include climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and performing repetitive motions. The employee must possess sufficient strength and agility to safely move, lift, and secure students in child safety restraint systems and to assist students with entering and exiting the bus during both routine operations and emergency situations. The driver must be able to perform required emergency evacuation procedures, including entering and exiting the school bus as necessary. The position also requires the ability to perform moderate lifting, operate a wheelchair lift, and assist students on and off the bus as needed. Specific vision abilities required include close, distance, and peripheral vision, as well as the ability to adjust focus and distinguish colors. While performing the duties of this position, the employee may work near moving mechanical parts and be exposed to a variety of weather conditions, including wet, humid, hot, and cold environments. The employee may also be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, minor vibration, and noise levels that are typically moderate to loud.
Skills
- Knowledge of traffic laws and regulations, including railroad-crossing procedures.
- Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English; Spanish language proficiency is a plus.
- Ability to perform moderate lifting of 50lbs and assist students on and off the bus, including those using mobility devices.
- Ability to remain calm in emergency situations and respond appropriately.
- Demonstrated patience, professionalism, and ability to maintain student discipline.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff, and administrators.
Benefits
Full-Time, Benefits Eligible.
Pay
Classified Scale, Grade 6.
Schedule
6.0 hours per day; split shifts approximately 6:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. on all school days. Position length: 186 days.
Check we didn't include any boilerplate. We removed EEO, etc. We kept all substantive info.
We must ensure we didn't miss any details like "FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt". That's substantive but not covered. Should we include it? Could be under Requirements or maybe a separate section but we don't have a heading for FLSA. Could add to Requirements as a bullet. Also "Position Length: 186 Days" we included in Schedule. "FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt" we missed. Let's add to Requirements bullet.
Also "Immediate Supervisor(s): Director of Transportation" we mentioned in About the role but could also be a bullet under Requirements? Already in summary. It's fine.
We also need to include
for prose. We need to preserve ALL substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to include all details from the posting, but we can format them. We must remove boilerplate: EEO, etc. Also remove "CLEARANCES (Conditions For Employment)"? That's substantive: Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance, Tuberculosis Screening. Should we include that? It's not under a heading but we can include under Requirements or Qualifications. Probably under Requirements. We also need to include Physical Requirements as maybe under Requirements or a separate section? There's no heading for Physical Requirements but we could include under Requirements or Qualifications. Since we have sections: Requirements, Qualifications, Skills. We could put education/license under Requirements, physical requirements under Qualifications, skills under Skills. But we need to ensure we don't create empty sections. Let's map: About the role: Job Summary paragraph. Responsibilities: Essential Job Responsibilities and Duties list. Requirements: Requisite Education And Skills (education, experience, license, clearances, etc.) plus maybe FLSA status? Not needed. Qualifications: Physical Requirements? Could also include knowledge of traffic laws, ability to speak English, Spanish plus, etc. But those are skills. Might be better to put skills under Skills. Benefits: Full-Time, Benefits Eligible. Pay: Classified Scale, Grade 6. Schedule: 6.0 hours per day, split shifts (6:00 a.m.–8:45 a.m. and 1:15 p.m.–4:30 p.m.), Position Length 186 Days, maybe also mention Full-Time. We need to ensure we don't create sections with placeholder text. All have content. We must not repeat job title as heading. So no
School Bus Driver
. We must not include Job ID etc. We must output only HTML fragment. Let's craft:About the role
The School Bus Driver is responsible for the safe and timely transportation of students to and from school, school-related activities, and special excursions. This position ensures the bus is maintained in safe operating condition and that students are supervised appropriately during loading, transport, and unloading. The Bus Driver reports directly to the Director of Transportation.
Responsibilities
- Transports passengers over scheduled routes to and from school and/or field trips in a safe and timely manner.
- Monitors students and other passengers during transit to maintain safety and ensure compliance with district policies.
- Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections (e.g., fluid levels, tire pressure, exterior condition, mirrors, etc.) to ensure the vehicle is in safe operating condition and to comply with mandated guidelines.
- Advises students and other passengers regarding appropriate behavior to reinforce regulations and maintain passenger safety.
- Assesses incidents, complaints, accidents, and/or potential emergency situations (e.g., road hazards, medical emergencies, accidents, etc.) and resolves the situation and/or recommends appropriate resolutions.
- Assists students and other passengers with safe loading and unloading from buses during both normal transport and emergency situations.
- Attends meetings, classroom training, behind-the-wheel training, safety meetings, in-service sessions, administrative conferences, etc., to maintain skills and meet school bus driver certification requirements.
- Conducts emergency evacuation drills to ensure efficiency of procedures and compliance with mandated requirements.
- Responds to inquiries (e.g., from students, parents, other school personnel, etc.) to provide information and/or direction.
- Secures students as assigned (e.g., car seats, wheelchairs, restraints, etc.) to ensure their safety during transport.
- Assists children with disabilities on and off the bus.
- Assists with snow removal on and around buses to ensure buses maintain established schedules.
- Cleans assigned vehicles, both interior and exterior, to ensure vehicle safety, appearance, and sanitation.
- Lifts students and/or equipment (e.g., wheelchairs, car seats, restraints, seat belts, etc.) to position or reposition students as appropriate.
- Is responsible for the safe transportation of students by demonstrating full knowledge of defensive driving techniques and a complete understanding of the laws of the road.
- Maintains continuous awareness of student safety and maintains order and discipline on the bus by issuing referrals and bus conduct reports to school principals as necessary.
- Assists other drivers with student transportation or covers additional routes as operational needs arise.
- Before the first bus run of the day, performs a required walk-around inspection of the bus and reports all issues to the Fleet Maintenance Coordinator and Transportation Director or designee.
- Performs routine operator care of the bus, including refueling, checking oil, washing the bus, sweeping and maintaining a clean interior, checking equipment, reporting defects, and taking the bus for regularly scheduled maintenance.
- Monitors road conditions and reports any safety concerns to the Director of Transportation or designee.
- Communicates via two-way radio with the Director of Transportation or designee, schools, and other bus drivers as required.
- Attends all required meetings related to the position and submits all daily reports as requested by the Director of Transportation.
- Reports all bus accidents immediately to local law enforcement and the Director of Transportation or designee and assists students as needed.
- When assigned to daily, overnight, or weekend field trips, is responsible for directions to the destination, parking, bus safety while away from the site, and conducting oneself in a professional manner while representing the school system.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Minimum of five (5) years of driving experience with a valid driver’s license required.
- Must hold a valid Virginia Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with a school bus and passenger endorsement issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
- Must successfully pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical, drug and alcohol testing, and tuberculosis screening.
- Must meet all driving record requirements and maintain plus points on your DMV record.
- Background investigation required.
- CPR certification required.
- Must meet physical requirements mandated by Manassas Park City Schools and the Commonwealth of Virginia.
- Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance required.
- Tuberculosis Screening required.
Qualifications
Physical requirements include climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and performing repetitive motions. The employee must possess sufficient strength and agility to safely move, lift, and secure students in child safety restraint systems and to assist students with entering and exiting the bus during both routine operations and emergency situations. The driver must be able to perform required emergency evacuation procedures, including entering and exiting the school bus as necessary. The position also requires the ability to perform moderate lifting, operate a wheelchair lift, and assist students on and off the bus as needed. Specific vision abilities required include close, distance, and peripheral vision, as well as the ability to adjust focus and distinguish colors. While performing the duties of this position, the employee may work near moving mechanical parts and be exposed to a variety of weather conditions, including wet, humid, hot, and cold environments. The employee may also be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, minor vibration, and noise levels that are typically moderate to loud.
Skills
- Knowledge of traffic laws and regulations, including railroad-crossing procedures.
- Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English; Spanish language proficiency is a plus.
- Ability to perform moderate lifting of 50lbs and assist students on and off the bus, including those using mobility devices.
- Ability to remain calm in emergency situations and respond appropriately.
- Demonstrated patience, professionalism, and ability to maintain student discipline.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff, and administrators.
Benefits
Full-Time, Benefits Eligible.
Pay
Classified Scale, Grade 6.
Schedule
6.0 hours per day; split shifts approximately 6:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. on all school days. Position length: 186 days.
Check we didn't include any boilerplate. We removed EEO, etc. We kept all substantive info. We must ensure we didn't miss any details like "FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt". That's substantive but not covered. Should we include it? Could be under Requirements or maybe a separate section but we don't have a heading for FLSA. Could add to Requirements as a bullet. Also "Position Length: 186 Days" we included in Schedule. "FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt" we missed. Let's add to Requirements bullet. Also "Immediate Supervisor(s): Director of Transportation" we mentioned in About the role but could also be a bullet under Requirements? Already in summary. It's fine. We also need to include