Bus Driver (Academic Year), #60011157

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.

• Assist in the behavior management of students;
• Completes or makes sure behavior reports are completed on each student when necessary;
• Ensures that students are picked-up by an authorized party;
• Affirms that students are supervised at all times;
• Reports any student problems as well as accomplishments to parents;
• Affirms that all luggage is properly delivered.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

• Current and valid CDL, School Bus Certificate and DOT Physical.
• Requires an 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.
• Maintains a valid S.C. Commercial Driver License (CDL) with proper endorsements for school bus operation and current D.O.T. Health Card.
• Maintains a good driving record with no more than 4 current points for violations.
• Will be required to successfully complete Defensive Driving Course (DDC) to comply with State Fleet Management regulations for driving a state vehicle.
• Demonstrates 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.
• This position may require communication modalities dependent upon employment placement.

Additional Comments

If selected for an interview, please provide verification of your highest level of education (e.i., copy of BA Degree, high school diploma, college transcripts) and if applicable, licensure and/or certification (e.i., 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.
• Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
• 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.

Required Question

• 01 Do you have a current and valid CDL?
• 02 Do you have a current School Bus Certificate and up-to-date DOT Physical?
• 03 Have you previously been employed by the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind?