Frontline Applicant Tracking - Orangeburg County Schools

Openings as of 3/30/2025
Transportation

Bus Driver 2025-2026

JobID: 217

Position Type:
  Transportation


Date Posted:
  1/9/2025


Location:
  Orangeburg County School District


Date Available:
  when filled


Closing Date:
  when filled


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Description:  Bus Drivers for All Attendance Areas

Job Summary:  Under general supervision, drives school bus to safely transport assigned public school students to and from school facilities/activities in a timely manner.  Reports to the Area Transportation Supervisor.
Bus Driver Salary Scale
 
Range: $18.94-24.19
 
Hours per day: 6
 
*If hired full time, work at least 6 hours per day.
Qualifications:  Must have valid driver's license and be able to pass CDL and State tests

Application Procedure:
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Openings as of 3/30/2025
Transportation

Summer School 2025 Bus Driver

JobID: 1482

Position Type:
  Transportation


Date Posted:
  2/13/2025


Location:
  Orangeburg County School District


Date Available:
  when filled


Closing Date:
  until filled


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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: ? Drives school bus to safely transport assigned public school students to and from school and field trip destinations in a timely manner, following all applicable laws, policies and regulations. ? Conducts routine safety inspections of bus before starting engine and after each assignment. ? Ensures safety of children by securing wheelchairs and enforcing bus rules. ? Makes student seat assignments and maintain student manifest. ? Completes and submits daily mileage and student attendance records. ? Reports to transportation office of late arrival of a bus. ? Maintains order, control, and plans for emergency situations or evacuations. ? Maintains the interior and exterior cleanliness to include ensuring pandemic cleaning protocols of assigned bus. ? Submits maintenance requests as needed. ? Monitors and manages student behavior and completes and submits disciplinary forms as appropriate; follows through with telephone calls, parent conferences, police report and court appearances as necessary. ? Interacts and communicates with the immediate supervisor and department staff, District staff, students, and parents. ? Communicate with instructional assistants, teachers, principals, and parents concerning student background, medical problems and behavior as appropriate. ? Attend in-service, training/professional development training courses as assigned. ? Maintains a current, valid commercial driver’s license and other operator certification, including physical examination certificate, as required. Participates in random drug and alcohol testing as required by the U.S Department of Transportation (DOT) and District policy. Maintains an acceptable driving record. ? Follows Transportation guidelines as they relate to the wearing of proper apparel, including appropriate shirts, shoes (closed toe and closed heel), and Orangeburg County School District identification badge. Exhibits acceptable employee conduct and presents a positive of Orangeburg County School District. Complies with the District’s Board policies and designated procedures at all times. ? Perform other duties as assigned

Education and Experience: High school/GED diploma recipient. South Carolina school bus certification and Commercial Driver’s License or the ability to obtain credentials. Must be at least 18 years of age with an acceptable motor vehicle driving record. Knowledge: Thorough knowledge of all state and federal laws and regulations, and safety procedures pertaining to the operation of a school bus.

Knowledge of certification and licenses required for bus operation. Understands the limitations and hazards involved in operating assigned equipment. Knowledge of the requirements for maintaining the appearance of equipment. Knowledge of the proper forms and procedures to be completed for reporting student misbehavior, equipment failure, daily activity, mileage and time records. Knows the proper procedures for emergency situations. Knowledge of assigned bus route and the location of schools and other landmarks.

 Skills/Effort: Is able to operate a school bus in accordance with all state laws and regulations. Has the ability to carry out duties in extreme conditions of weather and noise. Is able to complete assigned tasks in a safe, timely, and effective manner. Is capable of applying common sense understanding and independent judgment in the performance of prescribed duties and tasks. Has the ability to communicate effectively with students, supervisors, co-workers, and the general public. Is able to maintain state certificate and commercial driver's license requirements. Possesses the ability to work under a degree of stress related to duties that require constant attention and awareness. Physical demands are related to the operation of a school bus wherein one is required to drive, operate parking brake and other controls, and maintain interior and exterior cleanliness of equipment. For Special Needs Drivers, the physical demands will include the operation of a wheelchair lift and the lifting of non-mobile children onto and off of the bus. Must be able to properly secure wheelchairs and secure seat belts and harnesses. Must be able to handle emergency situations in a calm and responsible manner, and be able to assist students in evacuating the bus under emergency conditions. Must be able to meet physical performance standards as outlined by the State Department of Education for school bus drivers. Those standards include the following: ? Must possess the ability to go up and down the school bus steps rapidly (3 times within 30 seconds). ? Must be able to alternate quickly between the throttle and the service brake (10 times in 10 seconds). ? Must be able to depress fully and maintain constant, unassisted pressure on the brake pedal for at least 60 seconds. ? Must be able to exit through the front service door in an emergency from a seated position in the driver’s seat and return to the driver’s seat (within 15 seconds). ? Must be able to move rapidly through the interior of the bus and exit from the rearmost floor-level emergency door, starting from a seat-belted position (within 20 seconds). ? Must be able to drag individuals rapidly in a bus emergency (125-pound object must be dragged 30 feet in 30 seconds).

Working Conditions: Work is conducted primarily on a school bus where one is required to drive in varying weather conditions which means exposure to conditions such as heat, cold, rain, humidity, etc., and at times to drive on poor road conditions. Physical demands are related to the operation of a school bus wherein one is required to drive, operate handbrake and other controls, maintain cleanliness of equipment, and monitor the activities of passengers. Routine local travel is required to transport to and from school and other approved facilities. Disclaimer Statement This job description is not intended as a complete listing of job duties. The incumbent is responsible for the performance of other related duties as assigned/required.


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Openings as of 3/30/2025
Transportation

Summer School 2025 Bus Monitor

JobID: 1483

Position Type:
  Transportation


Date Posted:
  2/13/2025


Location:
  Orangeburg County School District


Date Available:
  when filled


Closing Date:
  until filled


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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: ? Provides assistance to bus driver by monitoring activities of students being transported; informs driver of any behavior concerns or other problems; completes appropriate documentation regarding behavior when necessary. ? Reports observations and incidents (e.g., discipline, accidents, inappropriate social behavior, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to appropriate personnel. ? Consult with and assist bus driver in documentation of student information, recordkeeping and completing route surveys ? Assist driver in assuring seat belts, harnesses and wheelchair clamps are secured as required ? Assist parents and school personnel with safe loading and unloading of students ? Communicate with instructional assistants, teachers, principals, and parents concerning student background, medical problems and behavior as appropriate ? Maintain current knowledge of Emergency Evacuation procedures ? Attend in-service and training courses as assigned ? Must attend the SC Department of Education Bus Driver’s classroom instruction to gain and retain knowledge of concepts. Must also successfully pass the exam at the end of the course. Not required to obtain Commercial Driver’s License or state bus certificate. ? Assists the bus driver in maintaining the interior cleanliness of the bus in order to maintain the appearance, sanitation, and safety of the vehicle. ? Follows Transportation guidelines as they relate to the wearing of proper apparel, including appropriate shirts, shoes (closed toe and closed heel), and Orangeburg County School District identification badge. Exhibits acceptable employee conduct and presents a positive of Orangeburg County School District. Complies with the District’s Board policies and designated procedures at all times. ? Perform other duties as assigned

Education and Experience: High school/GED recipient required. Must be at least 18 years of age. Experience in working with children and special needs students preferred. Must have an acceptable background check and a South Carolina Driver’s license.



Knowledge: Knowledge of state laws, regulations, and safety procedures pertaining to the safe transport of students, including special needs students. Knowledge of the operation of a school bus and equipment related to special needs students. Understands the limitations and hazards involved in operating assigned equipment. Knowledge of the proper procedures for reporting student misbehavior and other problems, and equipment failure. Knows the proper procedures for emergency situations. Familiar with daily bus route and the location of schools and other landmarks. Knowledge of the requirements for maintaining the appearance of equipment.

Skills/Effort: Is able to complete assigned tasks in a safe, timely, and effective manner. Is capable of applying common sense understanding and independent judgment in the performance of prescribed duties and tasks. Has the ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, supervisors, co-workers, and the general public. Is able to work with children, including disabled students, in an effective manner. Has the ability to carry out duties in extreme conditions of weather and noise. Physical demands are related to the operation of wheelchairs, wheelchair lifts, and maintaining the effective operation and cleanliness of assigned equipment. Must be able to properly secure wheelchairs and secure seat belts and harnesses. Must be able to handle emergency situations in a calm and responsible manner, and be able to assist students in evacuating the bus under emergency conditions. Requires ability to work under a degree of stress related to duties that require constant attention and awareness, and the supervision of children.

Additional Physical, Cognitive, and Other Requirements: Job responsibilities involve duties that include sitting, standing, walking, reaching with hands and arms, climbing bus steps, balancing, stooping, kneeling, and crouching. Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth and the ability to focus. Sensory abilities require the skill to respond and/or prevent children from endangering themselves or others and to react in the event of emergency situations. Must be able to talk, read and hear, and effectively perceive and exchange information in a variety of oral, written and/or printed formats. Duties require basic mathematical skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Must take direction, and comply with all applicable laws, policies and procedures, and interact well with others, including students and parents. Must display emotional control and be adaptable to stressors, tight deadlines, frequent changes, etc. Must meet all required medical, drug testing, and physical performance standards. Those standards include the following: ? Must possess the ability to go up and down the school bus steps rapidly (3 times within 30 seconds). ? Must be able to move rapidly through the interior of the bus and exit from the rearmost floor-level emergency door, starting from a seat-belted position (within 20 seconds). ? Must be able to drag individuals rapidly in a bus emergency (125 pound object must be dragged 30 feet in 30 seconds)

Working Conditions: Work is conducted primarily on a school bus where one is required to ride under varying road and weather conditions which means exposure to conditions such as heat, cold, rain, humidity, etc. Routine local travel is required to monitor passengers being transported to and from school and other approved facilities. Disclaimer Statement This job description is not intended as a complete listing of job duties. The incumbent is responsible for the performance of other related duties as assigned/required.

Working Conditions: Work is conducted primarily on a school bus where one is required to ride under varying road and weather conditions which means exposure to conditions such as heat, cold, rain, humidity, etc. Routine local travel is required to monitor passengers being transported to and from school and other approved facilities.

Disclaimer Statement This job description is not intended as a complete listing of job duties. The incumbent is responsible for the performance of other related duties as assigned/required.
 


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