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Full Time Bus Driver (180 Days)
Job Title: Full Time Bus Driver (180 Days)
Summary:
Support and uphold the mission, vision and strategic goals of Aiken County Public Schools. Establish a safe, supportive, positive and productive environment. Under occasional supervision, drives and operates a school bus to transport students safely over specified routes established by and assigned by the Transportation Supervisor.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Must pass a pre-employment drug screening and submit to random drug or alcohol testing throughout tenure in accordance with Federal and State guidelines for CDL holders.
Must maintain a clean driving record and submit to being entered and queried into the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse in accordance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
Job Specifications:
Education and/or Experience:
At least 18 years of age.
High School Diploma or GED preferred, valid driver’s license and at least 12 months licensed driving experience with a Class D, E, F, or G license. Must have no more than four (4) current points against driving record. Must have had no more than 4 points in the previous year. License shall not have been suspended at any time in the previous year.
Physical Demands:
Must maintain a passing score on a physical performance test (PPT), as mandated by the SC State Department of Education.
Must be able to stand from a seated position, back down the aisle, then walk back to the front of the bus and exit the bus down 4 steps in 45 seconds.
Must be able to alternate quickly between the throttle and the service brake 10 times within 10 seconds and be able to depress fully and maintain constant, unassisted pressure on the brake pedal for 60 seconds.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in temperatures above 100°F and below 32°F and occasionally will walk on slippery surfaces.
The noise level in the work environment is frequently loud, requiring the employee to raise his/her voice to be heard.
Term of Employment:
180 days at Level 112 Pay Scale. The terms of employment detailed in this job description are based on full-time employment during the school year. Conditions of employment are adjusted for part-time employees or individuals who are hired for less than an entire school year.
Evaluation:
Performance of this job will be evaluated annually according to board policy.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
Updated 2026
