Bus Driver Training Class

Myrtle Beach, SC - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 19-09-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Transportation

Job Summary

Position Type:
Transportation/Bus Driver

Date Posted:
1/1/2025

Location:
Transportation

To have a complete application for a school bus driver you must submit proof of highest education and a ten year driving record available from the DMV. If you are unable to upload these documents please fax to Heather Hagadorn at or e-mail .

Please Note: Horry County Schools does provide CDL Training.

Horry County Schools will be hosting a transportation job fair on Tuesday September 18 2025 at the HCS Regional Transportation Office located at 6058 Investors Blvd Myrtle Beach SC 29579 from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm. If you are interested in attending please click here for additional information and registration.

Job Title: School Bus Driver
Supervisor: Bus Supervisor at area High School High School Principal or Designated person
Terms of Employment: 180 days
Job Summary:
Supervise students on bus maintain time frame safeguard equipment and transport students to and from school on time and safely.
Essential Duties

Keep accurate records time sheets and mileage reports etc.
Control students in a firm and safe atmosphere creating the least discipline problems possible.
Cooperate with investigations of liability of accidents involving state owned school buses transporting students to and from public schools in Horry County.
Assist with details pertaining to pupil insurance coverage.
Establish and maintain a workable relationship with students and parents.
Keep equipment clean inside and outside.
Drive bus safely maintaining state and county guidelines.

Other Duties
The holder of a Commercial Drivers License must comply with Horry County Schools and Federal requirements pertaining to alcohol and controlled substances testing.
Job Specifications
Performance of this job should be evaluated daily or as problems arise. The holder of a Commercial Drivers License must comply with the Horry County Schools and Federal requirements pertaining to alcohol and controlled substances testing.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge Skills and Abilities Required)

At least 18 years of age.
Minimum of high school diploma.
Have a valid South Carolina Commercial Drivers License (CDL) which must not have more than four (4) points against his/her driving record in the previous twelve (12) months. Drivers accumulating more than four (4) points after employment must be placed on probation suspension without pay or terminated as deemed appropriate by the school district based on the nature and severity of the driving offense(s). Upon receipt of a ticket for DUI (drugs or alcohol) the driver will be suspended without pay and if the driver is convicted of a DUI the driver shall be terminated.
School Bus Driver shall be required to have a physical prior to initial certification and recertification as a bus driver and other times as determined appropriate by the district.
Satisfactorily complete the state school bus driver training course and receive a School Bus Drivers Certificate that will entitle the holder to operate a state owned school bus in the state of South Carolina for a period of one(1) year.
Bus Drivers are required to take the School Bus Driver Physical Performance Test (PPT). The certification of ALL new school bus drivers will include PPT in conjunction with the behind-the-wheel training and testing.
Existing licensed/certified school bus drivers will be required to pass the PPT when they renew their CDL license (once every five years) and as a part of their interim behind-the-wheel assessment (occurring during the third year of license certification) will be given an additional 90 days to pass the PPT.
Proof of American Citizenship or Employment Authorization.

Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand and reach with hands and arms; walk; sit; stoop or kneel; crouch or crawl.
Additional physical requirements include the following:
Physically capable of frequently lifting or moving up to 40 pounds;
Specific vision requirements include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to focus;
Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time;
Manual dexterity for the purpose of using a telephone and data entry;
Read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids;
Hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone; and
Speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in person and on the telephone.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Pay Grade: Support Staff Bus Driver Salary Scale (Salary to be established by the State Department of Education and/or supplemented with county funds.)
Please clickherefor salary scale

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator or supervisor. Horry County Schools reserves the right to update revise or change this job description and related duties at any time without prior notice.

The deadline is for the convenience of the District. The District reserves the right at any time to extend the deadline date without notice and without final consideration of any pending applications.

Position Type:Transportation/Bus DriverDate Posted:1/1/2025Location:TransportationTo have a complete application for a school bus driver you must submit proof of highest education and a ten year driving record available from the DMV. If you are unable to upload these documents please fax to Heather ...

Position Type:
Transportation/Bus Driver

Date Posted:
1/1/2025

Location:
Transportation

Keep accurate records time sheets and mileage reports etc.
Control students in a firm and safe atmosphere creating the least discipline problems possible.
Cooperate with investigations of liability of accidents involving state owned school buses transporting students to and from public schools in Horry County.
Assist with details pertaining to pupil insurance coverage.
Establish and maintain a workable relationship with students and parents.
Keep equipment clean inside and outside.
Drive bus safely maintaining state and county guidelines.

At least 18 years of age.
Minimum of high school diploma.
Have a valid South Carolina Commercial Drivers License (CDL) which must not have more than four (4) points against his/her driving record in the previous twelve (12) months. Drivers accumulating more than four (4) points after employment must be placed on probation suspension without pay or terminated as deemed appropriate by the school district based on the nature and severity of the driving offense(s). Upon receipt of a ticket for DUI (drugs or alcohol) the driver will be suspended without pay and if the driver is convicted of a DUI the driver shall be terminated.
School Bus Driver shall be required to have a physical prior to initial certification and recertification as a bus driver and other times as determined appropriate by the district.
Satisfactorily complete the state school bus driver training course and receive a School Bus Drivers Certificate that will entitle the holder to operate a state owned school bus in the state of South Carolina for a period of one(1) year.
Bus Drivers are required to take the School Bus Driver Physical Performance Test (PPT). The certification of ALL new school bus drivers will include PPT in conjunction with the behind-the-wheel training and testing.
Existing licensed/certified school bus drivers will be required to pass the PPT when they renew their CDL license (once every five years) and as a part of their interim behind-the-wheel assessment (occurring during the third year of license certification) will be given an additional 90 days to pass the PPT.
Proof of American Citizenship or Employment Authorization.