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Suwannee County School Board

Bus Driver

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A Bus Driver drives buses and transport passengers along a designated route. Works for a city public transit system, regional bus company, or school district.

$43,564 / year median in Florida

+7% projected growth

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Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. This is a 4 hour per day position that is considered full time by the School Board providing the employee full time benefits.
JOB GOAL
To transport students, safely and efficiently, to and from their school sites and/or special events. Performance Responsibilities Service Delivery Transport students to and from school and on assigned trips safely and efficiently. Comply with all state and local laws relative to bus transportation. Observe all safety regulations for school buses. Maintain discipline of students and ensures that students observe all rules prescribed by law and the School Board. Maintain and keep updated all student registration forms, seating charts, stop descriptions and route maps. Keep assigned bus clean according to District/transportation policies. Follow assigned route and schedule. Recommend to Supervisor changes in bus routes or busloads. Complete pre- and post-trip safety inspections and notify proper authority of mechanical defects and lateness. Discharge students only at authorized stops. Transport only authorized students. Instruct students in safety precautions and practices. Conduct bus evacuations as required. Maintain awareness of additional duties related to transportation of exceptional education students, such as door-to-door loading and unloading, assisting with wheelchairs, understanding each students exceptionality and the development of special loading/unloading procedures. Provide emergency treatment when necessary in accordance with training and Board policy. Employee Qualities/Responsibilities Follow attendance, punctuality and proper dress rules. Ensure adherence to good safety standards. Maintain confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters. Model and maintain high ethical standards. Demonstrate initiative in the performance of assigned responsibilities. Participate successfully in the training programs offered to increase skill and proficiency related to assignment. Inter/Intra-Agency Communication and Delivery Communicate with students, parents, staff and administrators. Keep supervisor informed of potential problems or unusual events. Report all accidents involving a bus. Communicate well with supervisor, bus attendants, if applicable, and schools. System Support Exercise responsible leadership when on District school trips. Maintain complete and accurate records as required by law, District policy and administrative regulations. Complete and submit all required reports. Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, District policy and administrative regulations. Follow all transportation policies and procedures. Represent the School Board in a positive manner. Perform other tasks consistent with the goals and objectives of this position. Shall assume additional responsibilities as assigned by the Superintendent.