Bus Driver (Academic Year), #60009493

Job Responsibilities

• Safely drives bus/car/van to transport students to and from home, on field trips and to health care or other facilities as needed.
• Delivers students to their destination in a safe and timely manner following established routes.
• Obeys all traffic signals and highway regulations that govern the operation of school buses.
• Reports any mechanical problems immediately to appropriate personnel.
• Aid in the behavior management of students; completes or makes sure behavior reports are completed on each student when necessary.
• Affirms that students are picked-up by an authorized party; ensures that students are supervised at all times.
• Reports any student problems as well as accomplishments to parents; assists in assuring all luggage is properly delivered.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

• Current and valid CDL, School Bus Certificate and DOT Physical.
• Acceptable 10 year driving history, under State Fleet Management (SFM) and S. C. Department of Education-Transportation (SCDOE-T) guidelines and policies.
• Experience in the operation or maintenance of motorized vehicles.
• Maintain a valid S.C. Commercial Driver License (CDL) with proper endorsements for school bus operation and current D.O.T. Health Card.
• No more than 4 current points for violations.
• Successfully complete Defensive Driving Course (DDC) to comply with State Fleet Management regulations for driving a state vehicle.
• Demonstrate the ability to work with clients who are deaf, blind and multi-sensory disabled.
• Overnight travel as well as weekend work will be required, depending on the bus route assignments.

Additional Comments

If selected for an interview you must provide verification of your highest level of education (i.e., copy of BA Degree, high school diploma, college transcripts) and if applicable, licensure and/or certification (i.e., nursing licensure, teacher licensure, bus driver certification).

Benefits

• For State Employees: The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave.
• Insurance Benefits: Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
• Retirement Benefits: State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
• Workplace Benefits: State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.