Full-Time Bus Driver
Full-Time Bus Driver
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Job Description
Job Description
Ensure the safe transportation of students staff and othersbetween school sites and to/from field trips.
Essential Functions:
- Safely drives a school bus on days when school is in session in accordance with time schedules loading and unloading students at designated locations.
- Transports students teachers and others on school field or activity trips.
- Inspects assigned bus on a daily basis prior to transporting of passengers to ensure that bus is in good clean and safe working order.
- Cleans and refuels bus as needed.
- Reports all mechanical deficiencies traffic violations or accidents promptly.
- Arranges for and ensures completion of routine maintenance of bus (e.g. oil change); transporting the bus to and from maintenance and/or repair facilities.
- Maintains order and discipline in an effective and courteous manner among students being transported in accordance with district policies and procedures; reports any incidents involving student discipline.
- Observes and tracks route timing such as total time enroute time between stops loading and unloading times or any other requested information for the purpose of establishing route efficiency as requested.
- Maintains and submits records and reports as required.
- Follows procedures to ensure that no child is left alone on bus without adult supervision at any time and that all children have departed bus at the end of all bus routes (morning evening and during field trips or other special trips).
- Inventories bus emergency and first aid supplies and equipment; reports needs to the Director.
- Prepares aides and children for bus drills and ensures bus evacuation drills are held as required.
- In case of accidents/emergencies evacuates children according to written and practiced procedures ensures that medical emergency procedures are followed; completes a written report as required.
- Attends and participates in trainings and other continuing education career and professional development opportunities.
Additional Duties
- Performs other related tasks as assigned.
Note:The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Equipment
- Uses standard automotive and bus equipment and telephone.
Travel Requirements
- Travels to and from school district buildings to vehicle service stations field trip locations and other destinations as required.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of all traffic laws regulations road signs and related information.
- Manual dexterity sufficient to operate the bus conduct pretrip inspections and clean the bus.
- Visual and auditory acuity within professionally determined normal ranges with correction if needed.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Effective organizational problem solving and time management skills.
- Ability to learn and comprehend information from procedures manuals and other materials. Ability to comprehend and follow traffic signs required.
- Ability to physically move through the bus center and classrooms.
- Ability to maintain composure and perform responsibilities under pressure and in cases of accidents or other emergencies.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
Physical and Mental Demands Work Hazards
- Works in standard school bus environment.
Qualifications Profile
Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
Certification/License:
- Motor Vehicle Operators (DMV) License
- Current Bus Driver Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
Education:
- High School Diploma or GED
Experience:
- Successful prior experience working as a bus driver preferable
Other:
- Pass Bus Drivers Physical
- Demonstrate aptitude and competence for assigned responsibilities
Hours per week:
- 10 40
This Job Is:
- A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply
- Open to applicants who do not have a high school diploma/GED
- A good job for someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education
- A job for which all ages including older job seekers are encouraged to apply
- Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma
Job Types: Fulltime Parttime
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Current Bus Driver Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with (P) and (S) endorsements.
- Pass Drug test
Employment Type
Full-Time
