The School Bus Driver is responsible for safely transporting students to and from school, at regularly scheduled locations and time schedule. This position is required to adhere to all school safety rules and traffic regulations. The Bus Driver may also transport students, staff, and others to special events, such as field trips and athletic matches, as needed.
The Bus Driver is responsible for maintaining a safe, clean, and orderly environment while transporting passengers on the bus, which include performing daily bus inspections and reporting malfunctions and needed repairs. This is a part-time benefits eligible position reporting to the Transportation Supervisor. This position is classified as essential personnel and expected to assist with the shared facilities responsibilities such as snow removal, parking detail, etc.
Essential Functions
Pick up and drop off students at regularly scheduled neighborhood locations, following time schedules
Follow safety rules as students board and exit buses or cross streets near bus stops
Comply with traffic regulations to operate vehicles in a safe and courteous manner
Report delinquent student behaviors to school administration
Keep bus interiors clean for passengers
Report any bus malfunctions or needed repair to the Transportation Supervisor and Mechanic
Report delays, accidents, or other traffic and transportation situation to the Transportation Supervisor and/or School Administration as appropriate
Transport students, staff, and chaperones on field trips, athletic activities, and other special trips, as needed
Enforce school policy and procedures and maintain discipline on the bus
Perform daily bus inspections, complete a daily vehicle condition report, and prepare daily reports of mileage, time and student attendance
Maintain knowledge of first-aid procedures and the ability to evacuate passengers from the bus in an emergency situation
Other Duties
Attend weekly Bus Driver team meetings
Interior and exterior cleaning of the buses
Provided training to new bus drivers, as needed
The ability to lift to 25 lbs., with or without reasonable accommodations
Additional duties as assigned by the Transportation Supervisor
Required Education And Experience
Valid Class B CDL Drivers license with Passenger and School Bus endorsement.
Current Medical Examiners Certificate
Driving record with no more than one point.
Ability to become and maintain CPR and basic First Aid certification
Implement assertive discipline behavior as needed.
Effectively work with students, parents and school personnel.
Maintain effective time management skills.
Have the ability to read maps, follow routes, understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Additional Employment Notes
This position is classified as Essential Personnel and must be accessible and available to work during emergencies or for unforeseen events, including but not limited to snow storms, power outages, storm damage, etc.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Part-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Primary and Secondary Education
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