Bus Driver
GENERAL INFORMATION
Title: Bus Driver Department: Transportation Salary Grade: Schedule C
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Site/Location: Transportation Reports to: Director Date: 09/21/2023
POSITION SUMMARY
  • Safely operate an assigned school bus for transporting students from home to school and/or to and from school-related events.

 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Cooperates with school officials in providing safe and efficient transportation for students.
  • Maintains an assigned schedule on a specific route and consults with the supervisor or dispatcher regarding suggested changes.
  • Maintains acceptable standards of conduct and dress.
  • Maintains courteous, professional and effective working relationships with parents, students, school staff, school officials and all levels of employees.
  • Works the days and hours necessary to perform all assigned responsibilities and tasks.
  • Performs related duties as necessary and as assigned by the supervisor for transportation.
LYNCHBURG CITY SCHOOLS COMPETENCIES
Personal Competencies
  • Honesty
  • Integrity
  • Ethical
  • Equity Minded
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Cultural Competence
  • Safety
  • Quality
Leadership Competencies
  • Models Excellent Customer Service
  • Thinks Strategically
  • Shows Initiative
  • Acts Decisively
  • Communicates Effectively
  • Works Collaboratively
  • Resolves Conflict Proactively
Functional Competencies
  • Technical Capabilities
  • Computer Literacy
  • Data Analysis and Management
  • Fiscal Planning and Management
  • Project Management
  • Strategic Planning
 
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
  • Candidate must be eighteen (18) years of age, minimum.
  • High School Diploma or GED, preferred.

  • Previous bus driving experience, preferred.

     
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
  • Candidate must possess a current Virginia Operator's License/Commercial Drivers License (CDL) properly endorsed to operate a school bus.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
  • None 
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
  •  Minimal travel within the City of Lynchburg.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently stand; sit; walk; talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, type, or feel; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
AAP/EEO STATEMENT
LCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
JOB STATUS: OPEN
   
SALARY: Please refer to LCS Employee Pay Scales found here: https://www.lcsedu.net/departments/personnel/employee-pay-scales.
DAYS: 185
START DATE: 2023-2024