SCHOOL BUS TRIP DRIVERS

SCHOOL BUS TRIP DRIVERS

2023-2024 School Year

Montgomery County Public Schools is accepting applications on an on-going basis for School Bus Trip Driver positions that may become available within our division for the 2023-2024 school year.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The School Bus Trip Driver has a unique opportunity to positively influence our students while providing safe and efficient transportation for school activity trips on a daily basis.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalent, or passing score on the literacy test given by MCPS

Must be 21 years of age or older

Must possess a valid Virginia driver's license

Must furnish a clean driving record from the Department of Motor Vehicles showing that the applicant, within the preceding five years, has not been convicted of a charge of driving under the influence of intoxicating liquors or drugs, convicted of a charge of refusing to take a blood or breath test, convicted of a felony, or assigned to any alcohol safety action program or driver alcohol rehabilitation program (pursuant to VA Code §18.2-271.1) or within the preceding 12 months, has not been convicted of two or more moving violations or has not been required to attend a driver improvement clinic by the Commissioner of the Department of Motor Vehicles (pursuant to VA Code § 46.2-497)

Provide a reference statement, upon initial employment, signed by two reputable persons who reside in the local area or in the applicant's community, attesting that the person is of good and moral character

Must be physically qualified to drive a school bus or other vehicle transporting students and pass a physical examination of a scope prescribed by the Virginia Board of Education furnished on a form prescribed by the Board showing such results (pursuant to VA Code § 22.1-178)

Must have had a reasonable amount of experience in driving motor vehicles to be trained to drive a school or activity bus upon a highway in the Commonwealth of Virginia (pursuant to VA Code § 46.2-339)

Dependability and punctuality required PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Possess a valid Virginia "Class B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with air brakes and S and P endorsements, or be able to obtain one after receiving approved training offered by MCPS

Salary: $21.01/hour

FLSA: Non-exempt

Closing date: Open until filled

Please complete an application and apply directly to the Transportation - School Bus Trip Driver, job posting by visiting the Montgomery County Public Schools' website

Montgomery County Public Schools

Human Resources Department

750 Imperial Street, S.E.

Christiansburg, VA 24073

Phone:

Fax:

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Equal Employment Opportunity

The Montgomery County School Board is an equal opportunity employer, committed to nondiscrimination in recruitment, selection, hiring, pay, promotion, retention, or other personnel action affecting employees or candidates for employment. Therefore, discrimination in employment against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, political affiliation, gender, pregnancy, child birth or related medical condition, age, marital status, disability or status as a special disabled veteran is prohibited. Personnel decisions shall be based on merit and the ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, when necessary.

Director of Human Resources and Assistant Director of Human Resources

750 Imperial Street SE, Christiansburg, VA 24073