Bus Driver

SALARY : $25.09 - $35.13 per hour (commensurate with experience) MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: CDL Class B License. Training is available and you will be paid for your time during training. EXAMPLES OF WORK: Operates a school bus on a regular schedule or on special occasions; Checks the operating condition of the bus before starting on a trip; Reports any operational defect to immediate superior; Informs children about safety practices; Maintains orderly conduct of children on the bus; Keeps interior and exterior of vehicle clean and neat; May be required to operate a station wagon or other similar vehicle; May be required to perform minor maintenance tasks on the vehicle; Maintains records of mileage, routes, times, and incidents; Prepares and maintains maps of routes and pick-up points.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is manual work of average difficulty requiring skill in the operation of a large automotive vehicle. The operator is responsible for the safety and conduct of the children who are passengers. The incumbent drives a school bus on an assigned route and may perform minor maintenance tasks in connection with such operation.

The work is performed under general supervision with considerable leeway allowed the operator in carrying out the details of the work. Does related work as required. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Good knowledge of driving safety practices and traffic laws and regulations; ability to operate a bus under difficult driving and road conditions; ability to make minor repairs to the vehicle; ability to understand and follow simple oral and written directions; ability to get along well with children and command their respect; mechanical aptitude; mental alertness; dependability; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: Eligibility for the appropriate level New York State driver's license at the time of application; possession of license at time of appointment. NOTE : In addition, candidates must satisfy the requirements for School Bus Driver set forth in the Rules and Regulations of the New York State Commissioner of Education.