Bus Driver

No experience necessary; We will train onsite!

School bus drivers pick up and drop off students along established routes. They may also transport students and faculty to special events, such as field trips or sporting events which may include nights or weekends. School bus drivers are typically employed during the school year (approximately 180 days) working split shifts of mornings and/or afternoons.

The bus driver is an extension of the school. Each driver is considered a public relations agent of the school system and should provide safe, courteous, and reliable service.

Abilities, Skills and Knowledge Desired:

• Must be reliable and responsible
• Must be able to control all aspects of driving a bus, and know, understand, and obey all traffic rules
• Must be able to exercise good judgment and remain calm in an emergency situation
• Must be able to read and understand a map, and operate a two-way radio
• Be accepting and relate to a variety of students and be able to maintain order
• Be able to recognize bus mechanical safety hazards
• Maintain working knowledge of first aid procedures and be ready to administer aid
• Drivers assigned to special needs routes require the physical stamina and stature to load, unload, and secure wheelchair students, willingness to endure exposure to inclement weather, skill to operate lifts, and knowledge of proper safety requirements of individual wheelchairs
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships

Responsibilities:

• Drive a school bus on a time schedule (maintaining a consistent schedule so that students/parents can plan accordingly); transporting students to and from their homes to a variety of possible school sites, and on field trips as assigned
• Oversee the loading and unloading of students, ensuring the physical safety of the students
• Maintain a safe environment within the bus by enforcing school rules of conduct and responding to emergencies
• Keep bus interior and exterior clean
• Complete all pre-trip and post-trip inspections (check the condition of a vehicle’s tires, brakes, windshield wipers, lights, oil, fuel, water, and safety equipment and all other inspection areas to ensure that everything is in working order)
• Immediately report any bus malfunctions or needed repairs
• Immediately report any accident to the Administration and report delays or other traffic and transportation situations
• Be attentive to traffic and inclement weather conditions
• Attend meetings, programs, and in-service training as assigned or requested
• In case of any unforeseen disaster, take full responsibility to evacuate the students and move them to a secure place
• Follow school policies and procedures related to the transportation program
• Perform other duties as assigned