Performs all activities required to safely drive a school bus transporting students and other authorized personnel to and from schools and school-related events.

Location:
Various

Bus Driver Floater

Percent Full-Time:
Full Time

Contract Length:
186-Day Contract

Salary Grade
[Salary Information] :
Unified Scale-Schedule H

Pay Frequency:
Biweekly

Open
Until
Filled:
Yes

Office:
Transportation Services

Re-Adv.
Position:
No

Qualifications:
Required

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to completion of the tenth grade.
• Applicant must have possession of a valid driver's license and a five year, satisfactory driving record from the Department of Motor Vehicles that shows within the preceding five years, there have been no convictions of driving under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances, and no assignments to any alcohol safety action program or driver alcohol rehabilitation program; and within the preceding 12 months, the applicant has not been convicted of two or more moving traffic violations or has not been required to attend a driver improvement clinic by the Commissioner of the Department of Motor Vehicles, and has no charge of reckless driving with the previous 11 years.
• Applicant must have possession of, or ability to obtain, a commercial driver's license from the state in which the driver resides, as defined below, and possess a commercial driver's license CDL-B with P and S (passenger and school bus) endorsements.
• Commercial Motor Vehicle is defined as a motor vehicle or combination of motor vehicles used in commerce to transport passengers or property if the motor vehicle has any of the following:
  • A gross vehicle weight rating of 26,001 or more pounds inclusive of a towed unit with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 10,000 pounds.
  • A gross vehicle weight rating of 26,001 or more pounds.
  • Is designed to transport 16 or more passengers, including the driver.
  • Is of any size and is used in the transportation of hazardous materials requiring placards.
• Minimum age requirement of 21 years.
• Successful completion of FCPS bus driver training is required.
• Applicants must have a satisfactory pre-employment physical examination and a completed physician's certificate (School Bus Driver's Application for Physician Certificate, form EB.001) which is required under the provision of Section 22.1-178 of the Code of Virginia and Regulations of the Virginia Board of Education) with controlled substance testing, annual physical examinations, and random tests for use of controlled substances and alcohol, as prescribed by the Virginia Board of Education and FCPS.
• Ability to adhere to FCPS policy regarding meeting qualifications for physical and/or health requirements and maintaining certifications pertaining to school bus operations.
• Must possess or have the ability to learn state regulations and laws pertaining to the operation of school buses.
• Ability to read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse on the two-way radio with bus riders, public officials, and the general public.
• Ability to read a standard road map and have knowledge of the local street and road system of Fairfax County. May require interstate travel.
• Ability to interact positively with, gain the respect of, and maintain discipline over student passengers to ensure that behavior is controlled and not distractive to safe driving.
• Ability to assist special needs student riders.
• Ability to work with school bus attendants in managing all riders.
• Ability to drive any size or type of school bus in the fleet.
• Knowledge of safe, proper, and courteous motor vehicle operating procedures.
• Ability to read, understand, and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Among the essential functions of this job is regular attendance, punctuality in reporting to work, and timely submission of attendance and leave requests.

Preferred

• High School diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) certificate.

Posting Title:
Bus Driver Floater

Job Type:
Transportation