Henrico County Virginia
School Bus Driver - Substitute
Henrico County Virginia, Richmond Heights, Virginia, United States
General Statement of Duties
Hiring substitute bus drivers for the 2024-2025 school year school year! Safely transport students from home or bus stops, to school and from school back home or to the bus stops; also, transport students on field trips and any other activity requiring the utilization of a school bus. Full-time and substitute positions available. Substitute bus drivers fill-in for full-time drivers on as-needed basis and can potentially move to full-time positions, if available and if performance standards are met.
Essential Duties
Conducts proper pre-trip inspection of school bus to be driven on route/trip Operates school bus in a safe manner Enforces safety rules Reasonable disciplinary functions applied with fairness and consistency Provides good rapport with schools serviced and Pupil Transportation Department Good personal hygiene and conduct Attends work daily and be engaged in job responsibilities Must be able to lift 25 lbs. or more Perform other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications
Be able to obtain and maintain a Commercial Driver's License with proper endorsements. Successfully completes State of Virginia, Department of Education Certification Course to drive a School Bus. Knowledge of operation and function of a school bus and governing laws. Ability to read and properly complete forms required by Pupil Transportation office. Ability to deal effectively with children and adults. Have good driving record, good health and be drug-free. Must be at least 21 years old.
Additional Information
Substitute Bus Driver salary - $25.00 per hour - 29 hours per week maximum - no benefits
Open until filled
How To Apply
In order to be considered for the listed vacancy, please apply online, and mail or hand-deliver a recent copy of your Division of Motor Vehicle Driving Record (a Driver PointBalance of zero (0) to plus five (+5) is needed for employment) and a completedcopy of the Good Moral Character Form to:
Henrico County Public Schools
Department of Pupil Transportation
3751-D Nine Mile Rd
Henrico , VA 23223
Phone: (804) 226-5577 If you need to acquire an instructional permit to drive a school bus, you must study the following sections in the Commercial Driver's Manual from the Division of Motor Vehicles:
Section 1 - General Knowledge
Section 2 - Air Brakes
Section 5 - School Bus
Section 6 - Transporting Cargo
Section 8 - Transporting Passengers
Sections 3, 4, 7 and 9 should be reviewed due to questions that may appear within the General Knowledge test.
When prepared, you must go to the Division of Motor Vehicles to take the following written tests to obtain the Commercial Driver's License Instructional Permit:
1. General Knowledge
2. Air Brake
3. Transporting Passengers
4 . School Bus
Henrico County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities.
EOE/Accommodations Upon Request
Minimum Salary
Maximum Salary
Currency USD
Main Organization Public Schools
Public Schools
Employment Status Permanent Fulltime
Permanent Full-time
Amount of Travel
Work At Home
Hiring substitute bus drivers for the 2024-2025 school year school year! Safely transport students from home or bus stops, to school and from school back home or to the bus stops; also, transport students on field trips and any other activity requiring the utilization of a school bus. Full-time and substitute positions available. Substitute bus drivers fill-in for full-time drivers on as-needed basis and can potentially move to full-time positions, if available and if performance standards are met.
Essential Duties
Conducts proper pre-trip inspection of school bus to be driven on route/trip Operates school bus in a safe manner Enforces safety rules Reasonable disciplinary functions applied with fairness and consistency Provides good rapport with schools serviced and Pupil Transportation Department Good personal hygiene and conduct Attends work daily and be engaged in job responsibilities Must be able to lift 25 lbs. or more Perform other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications
Be able to obtain and maintain a Commercial Driver's License with proper endorsements. Successfully completes State of Virginia, Department of Education Certification Course to drive a School Bus. Knowledge of operation and function of a school bus and governing laws. Ability to read and properly complete forms required by Pupil Transportation office. Ability to deal effectively with children and adults. Have good driving record, good health and be drug-free. Must be at least 21 years old.
Additional Information
Substitute Bus Driver salary - $25.00 per hour - 29 hours per week maximum - no benefits
Open until filled
How To Apply
In order to be considered for the listed vacancy, please apply online, and mail or hand-deliver a recent copy of your Division of Motor Vehicle Driving Record (a Driver PointBalance of zero (0) to plus five (+5) is needed for employment) and a completedcopy of the Good Moral Character Form to:
Henrico County Public Schools
Department of Pupil Transportation
3751-D Nine Mile Rd
Henrico , VA 23223
Phone: (804) 226-5577 If you need to acquire an instructional permit to drive a school bus, you must study the following sections in the Commercial Driver's Manual from the Division of Motor Vehicles:
Section 1 - General Knowledge
Section 2 - Air Brakes
Section 5 - School Bus
Section 6 - Transporting Cargo
Section 8 - Transporting Passengers
Sections 3, 4, 7 and 9 should be reviewed due to questions that may appear within the General Knowledge test.
When prepared, you must go to the Division of Motor Vehicles to take the following written tests to obtain the Commercial Driver's License Instructional Permit:
1. General Knowledge
2. Air Brake
3. Transporting Passengers
4 . School Bus
Henrico County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities.
EOE/Accommodations Upon Request
Minimum Salary
Maximum Salary
Currency USD
Main Organization Public Schools
Public Schools
Employment Status Permanent Fulltime
Permanent Full-time
Amount of Travel
Work At Home