Transportation Department - Bus Drivers - Full Time

Primary Purpose :

Operate school bus and related equipment to provide safe and orderly transportation of students and other authorized persons on assigned route and to and from other designated locations.

Qualifications :

Education / Licensure :

Clear and valid Tennessee commercial driver's license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements

Special Knowledge / Skills :

Must be 25 years of age ( 23 years of age if veteran, national guard or reserves, or licensed teacher employed by LEA )

Ability to pass U.S. Department of Transportation alcohol and drug tests and annual physical exam

Ability to complete required bus driver safety training

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

Ability to use maps and Global Positioning Systems (GPS) to follow routes and locate addresses

Ability to manage student behavior

Ability to communicate effectively with others Ability to operate bus