Bus Driver

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High School Diploma or equivalent.
2. Must be able to communicate with children.
3. Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with passenger endorsement and verification of an acceptable driving record through Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
4. Successful completion of drivers training course as specified by state and federal standards.
5. Must be trained in CPR and First Aid.
6. Certified physically capable by a physical examination as prescribed by state and federal standards and reflex test administered by the District.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of highway and traffic safety. Ability to operate light and/or heavy-duty buses in a safe and economical way. Ability to understand and carry out both written and oral directions. Ability to exercise appropriate disciplinary techniques. Ability to follow a daily routing schedule.

REPORTS TO:
Coordinator of General Services

JOB GOAL

To transport students, safely and efficiently, to and from their school sites and/or special events.

SUPERVISES:
N/A

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Service Delivery
(1) Transport students to and from school and on assigned trips safely and efficiently.
(2) Comply with all state and local laws relative to bus transportation.
(3) Observe all safety regulations for school buses.
(4) Maintain discipline of students and report discipline problems to school administrators.
(5) Fuel bus according to District transportation guidelines / policies.
(6) Keep assigned bus clean according to District / transportation policies.
(7) Follow assigned route and schedule.
(8) Recommend to Supervisor changes in bus routes or bus loads.
(9) Complete pre- and post-trip safety inspections and notify proper authority of mechanical defects and lateness.
(10) Discharge students only at authorized stops.

(11) Transport only authorized students.
(12) Ensure no smoking, drinking or eating on bus.
(13) Instruct students in safety precautions and practices.
(14) Conduct bus evacuations as required.
(15) Be aware of additional duties related to transportation of exceptional education students, such as door-to-door loading and unloading, assisting with wheelchairs, understanding each students exceptionalism and the development of special loading / unloading procedures.
Inter / Intra-agency Communication and Delivery
(16) Interact appropriately with children, bus attendants, if applicable, transportation and school personnel.
(17) Report all accidents involving a school bus.
(18) Communicate well with supervisor, bus attendants if applicable, and schools.
Employee Qualities / Responsibilities
(19) Attend in service training and meetings as required.
(20) Continue to work to improve knowledge and competence in relationship to position.
(21) Establish rapport with students.
(22) Display appropriate work ethic.
(23) Report to work punctually and regularly.
System Support
(24) Exercise responsible leadership when on District school trips.
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