Job Description

Jackson Public Schools MS

Transportation South

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Jackson, Mississippi

Job Details

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Job ID:

5456984

Application Deadline:

Jan 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Immediately

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Qualifications
Must have a valid Type B commercial driver's license with a passenger and school bus endorsement High school diploma or equivalent Certificate issued by State Department of Education Must meet all physical and mental health requirements as established by Mississippi law and the Jackson Public School Board Must be insurable by district insurance carrier Must pass police record check Must be able to perform duties accurately when in stressful situations Must be able to work on a variety of tasks simultaneously with frequent interruption. Must be able to follow regulations pertaining to the safe operation of buses and school bus equipment. Pass drug screening test as outlined by district policy

Reports To

Transportation Supervisor

Essential Functions
Obeys all traffic laws Maintains discipline when students are on bus, within legal limits Observes all mandatory safety regulations for school buses, both district and state Reports undisciplined students to the proper authority with proper forms Operates on assigned schedule Keeps assigned bus clean Checks bus before each operation for mechanical defects Notifies the proper authority in case of mechanical failure or lateness Discharges students only at authorized stops Exercises responsible leadership when on school trips in or out of district Transports only authorized students Reports all accidents and completes required reports Enforces all district and state regulations regarding student behavior on bus; example, smoking, eating, being in seat while bus is in motion Is courteous to coworkers, students, and administrators Is prompt Recruits and trains school bus drivers and bus monitors Develops and provides in-service training. Maintain records for school bus driver recertification. Conducts classroom and behind-the-wheel bus driver training. Evaluates driver performance Report to accidents and maintain accidents' files. Provides inservice training for bus drivers with recent accidents. Investigates and evaluates hazardous walking areas and bus stops Performs other related duties as requested or assigned
Evaluation



Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of personnel.

Salary Information



Classification:


Bus Driver/Trainer


Scale:


Classified


Grade:


E (Step 10)


Days Employed:


230 per school year


Beginning Salary:


$22.50 per hour


Overtime:


Non-exempt

Position Type:

Full-Time

Job Requirements

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Contact Information

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