School Bus Driver

JOIN OUR TEAM AS A SCHOOL BUS DRIVER!

One of our most popular drivers’ positions due to its daily schedule, our School Bus Drivers keep safety their top priority as they transport children to and from school, on field trips, and other special travel.

What’s in it for you as a School Bus Driver?

• Weekends off (Allows you to pick up weekend shifts in other select departments for additional income.)
• Starting Pay - $30/HR 
• Day Gap (Allows you to keep your personal appointments OR pick up extra driving shifts throughout the day in our other select departments for additional income).
• Set Routes
• Paid Training
• Generous PTO Policy
• Assigned vehicle
• Generous Benefits Package including 401k
• Apply today and our team will be with you shortly.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must be able to board and exit the bus and assist students boarding and exiting the bus.
• Must be able to work with children and encourage positive behavior.
• Must be able to work mornings and afternoons during the weekday.
• Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English in order to communicate with coworkers, the general public, law enforcement and emergency personnel.
• Maintain a clean bus and report any necessary repairs needed.
• Ability to sit for long periods of time, climb stairs multiple times each day, and tolerate a wide range of temperatures and weather conditions.
• Bring School bus to the shop for necessary repairs.
• Being able to utilize technology required for the role.

Expectations and Policies:

• Punctuality and daily attendance are critical.
• Adherence to uniform/dress code policy.
• Communication regarding route changes, absences, and incidents.
• Zero-tolerance for drug/alcohol use on or off duty if impacting performance.
• Candidates should be aware that buses are not equipped with air conditioning.

CDL School Applicants Must:

• Obtain a CDL Permit prior to assigned start date.
• Have a valid TN State Driver's License prior to assigned start date.
• Be at least twenty‐five (25) years old by the assigned start date.
• Understand, speak and read English.
• Have no more than one (1) moving violation within the last three (3) years of driving.
• Have no DWI or DUI conviction(s)
• Pass a substance abuse and alcohol screen.
• Pass state and federal criminal history background check.
• *IT IS IMPORTANT TO DISCLOSE ANY RECORD THAT MAY APPEAR ON YOUR MOTOR VEHICLE RECORD WITHIN THE LAST 3 YEARS.

Additional Information:

Every employee at Gray Line Tennessee has a stake in the safety of our clients, customers, and employees. Gray Line Tennessee is a Drug Free and Smoke Free facility.

Gray Line Tennessee offers benefits which reflect our commitment to attracting and retaining the best employees. We offer health, vision, dental, short and long-term disability, supplemental life and 401k benefits.

Gray Line Tennessee is an equal-opportunity employer, where all qualified applicants will be given equal consideration for employment without regards to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability status, veteran status, or other statues protected by law.

Please visit www.graylinetn.com/careers to view all our open positions.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability.  Title I of the ADA makes it unlawful for any employer to discriminate against a qualified applicant or employee because of a disability in any aspect of employment. 

By applying to this position, I acknowledge that I can perform the essential functions of the job.  If I cannot perform the essential functions of the job, and need to request an accommodation, I will contact human resources immediately at hr@graylinetn.com, in addition to completing the legal documentation required by law.