Bus Driver

Position Title: Bus Driver Reports To: Supervisor of Support Services Job Goal: To transport students safely to and from school Term of Employment: 10 Months Responsibilities: (Include but are not limited to)

• Know and follow all school board policies.
• Obey all state and local traffic regulations.
• Assist motorists in passing the school bus between stops.
• Report any misconduct of students to the principal of the school to which the student attends.
• Promote safety habits with the group of students transported.
• Be courteous to parents and students, cooperative with principals and teachers.
• Maintain satisfactory control of children entrusted in his/her care.
• Sweep and clean the bus at least once each day.
• Daily pre and post trip inspections are mandatory and to be turned in every Friday.
• Report any mechanical problems and make provisions for repairs.
• Perform any and all other duties as assigned by the Supervisor of Support Services.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must possess a commercial driver’s license with all required endorsements.
• Must undergo a minimum of one DOT physical examination per year. (two exams per year if age 65 or older).
• Maintain a clean and neat appearance.
• Ability to interpret policies as related to job functions.
• Possess good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with the public and other employees.
• Ability to perform any physical duties associated with this position (e.g., lifting up to 50 pounds on a regular basis, sitting for long periods of time, walking, seeing, standing for extended periods of time, etc.).