Bus Driver

SUMMARY:

The Bus Driver reports to the Transportation Coordinator and is responsible for the transportation of children to and from the centers and during field trips, ensuring their safety at all times.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following: Operates the bus in a safe manner and in accordance with the rules and regulations of the State Department of Highway and Safety and Motor Vehicles. Implements established rules of the bus. Makes daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the bus and reports any defect to supervisor. Maintains daily bus mileage logs and submits them to the appropriate supervisor. Maintains assigned list of children for the route and follows the route schedule. Maintains appropriate licensing. Shows respect and courtesy to parents at all times. Familiarizes self with children, their names and bus stops. Knows to whom children are to be released. Maintains a first aid kit and administers first aid if needed. Cleans and keeps bus neat at all times. Reports suspected child abuse and neglect situations. Assists center staff to distribute parent program information to parents of children receiving transportation services. Attends and participates in conference and training sessions as required and remains prepared at any time to successfully pass a reasonable examination concerning traffic laws, state and local transportation regulations and driving skills. Attends required trainings, meetings, and conferences to keep abreast of educational trends and enhance knowledge. Submits to random drug testing. Transports children to providers (dental, medical services). Assigned to maintenance or classroom duties during non-transportation hours. Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Directly supervises Bus Monitors