Bishop Ireton High School, a Catholic, co-educational, college preparatory high school serving 925+ students in Alexandria, seeks a fulltime Bus Driver (35+ hours per week August through June with overtime opportunities). The position is responsible for driving students on field trips, to sporting practices and events, and to/from local transportation hubs. This is position reports to the Director of
Transportation.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
● A commitment to maintaining the building and systems of the school at a high level.
● A thorough understanding of, and commitment to, safety protocols both on the campus and in our vehicles.
● A proven, spotless commercial driving record.
Duties:
The Bus Driver transports students over scheduled routes and/or to/from special excursions; ensures vehicle is in safe operating condition; and ensures safety of students during transport, loading and unloading from buses. The Bus Driver is responsible for: morning bus runs to Alexandria Metro station and other areas as assigned, occasional field trips during the school day to local sites, and transportation of athletic teams after school and on Saturdays. This job reports to the Director of Transportation.
Essential Functions:
• Transports passengers over scheduled routes to and from school and/or field trips in a safe and timely manner.
• Monitors students and other passengers during transit to maintain safety and follow district policy.
• Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections (e.g. fluid levels, tire pressure, exterior condition, mirrors, etc.) to ensure the safe operating condition of the vehicle and comply with mandated guidelines.
• Advises students and other passengers of appropriate behavior to reinforce regulations and maintain passenger safety, reporting observations and/or incidents (e.g. discipline, inappropriate social behavior, etc.) to appropriate personnel.
• Attends meetings, classroom and behind the wheel training, safety meetings, in service, etc. to maintain skills and meet the certificate requirements of a school bus driver.
• Cleans assigned vehicles, both interior and exterior to ensure safety, appearance, and sanitation of vehicle.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
Working Environment - Physical ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above, in addition to the following: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk and hear. Employee is required to drive locally and occasionally on interstate travel. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, night vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The job is performed for the most part in one of three school-owned commercial buses. The noise level is that of a typical school bus.
Required Qualifications:
• Valid Class “B” Commercial Driver’s License with Passenger and School Bus Endorsements
• CDL 3rd party examiner (DMV)
• CPR/First Aid Certificate Recommended
• 2+ years commercial driving experience with good driving history
• High school diploma (or equivalent)
Terms of Employment
● Fulltime (approximately 30-40 hours/week), FLSA Non-Exempt, 10-month employee with opportunity for hours during the two summer months
● Hours subject to responsibilities of position and frequently requires evening and
weekend duty
● Background check and Virtus training
Start Date: Immediately
Salary: Between $25-$28 an hour, commensurate with experience
Contact: We invite qualified candidates to consider becoming part of our community by submitting a cover letter, current resume and three (3) professional references by email to personnel@bishopireton.org.
About Bishop Ireton
Bishop Ireton, a Catholic, co-educational, college preparatory high school in historic Alexandria, Virginia, began its proud heritage of academic excellence in 1964. The school offers a challenging environment and outstanding quality of life, both in academics and co-curricular activities, with a strong focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) initiatives. The spirit of community service and giving back is part of everything the school does. Bishop Ireton’s top-tier status is reflected in its talented faculty and staff, who take great pride in seeing virtually every graduate head to college - often to the most prestigious universities and service academies.