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SalaryTitle:Bus Driver
State Role Title: Transportation Operator II
Hiring Range: $20 - $25 per hour
Pay Band: 2
Agency: VA School for the Deaf & Blind
Location: VA School for Deaf & Blind
Agency Website: https://www.vsdb.k12.va.us
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
This is a wage position with no state benefits. Position is available immediately.
Responsibilities include:
- Provides bus transportation for students to/from their homes as well as off-campus activities
- Provides preventative maintenance to assigned VSDB vehicles
- Assists with student training on school bus safety practices.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma, General Education Development (GED) Certificate or equivalent amount of training and experience preferred
- Virginia Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with passenger endorsement and driving record that reflects a sense of responsibility for highway and passenger safety
- Proficiency level of “Survival" in American Sign Language as measured by the Sign Communication Proficiency Interview or agreement to acquire the specified level within three years.
- Experience in the operation of a minimum 38 passenger bus
- Certification in CPR/First Aid or must obtain following school policy
- Working knowledge of the operation and maintenance of vehicles, and associated safety practices
- Sufficient knowledge of State driving laws and the use of road maps to transport children in a safe and timely manner
- Ability to work various shifts during emergencies and/or agency needs to include weekends and holidays as available.
- Ability to follow school policies and procedures
Additional Considerations
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Ability to perform repetitive motion to include standing, sitting, reaching, lifting, walking, bending, and climbing
- Ability to tolerate various chemicals and weather conditions
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Note: A criminal history and driving record check will be required for final candidates.
Applications must be completed on-line at www.jobs.virginia.gov/home For assistance call (540) 332-9069 or visit our website at www.vsdb.k12.va.us. VSDB is a tobacco free facility.
Contact Information
Name: Human Resources
Phone: 540-332-9069
Email: jody.beelendorf@vsdbs.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer
