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.
Operates and maintains a passenger bus/van for transporting school children and/or personnel and performs other related duties as assigned by principal or designee.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Pick up and drop off students at authorized bus stops, on assigned routes, or excursion trips. Observes all state and county laws and regulations pertaining to safe driving of a school bus/van and protecting the safety of children. Observes school policies and procedures and maintains a clean criminal history and driving record at all times. Maintains the annual student rider lists by route and trip and keeps them in the respective bus at all times. Performs pre-trip inspections, post-trip inspections, including a walkthrough of the bus/van to ensure that no student is left unattended on the school bus/van. Immediately reports any concerns or incidents to supervisor or designated representative regarding the children, vehicle(s), route or related issues. Cleans the bus/van daily, including sweeping, mopping, and washing to keep the bus/van in clean condition. Keeps the bus/van supplied with fuel, oil, water, and air. Performs daily checks to include tires, brakes, horn, wipers, lights, and turn signals. Reports any repairs that are needed; may perform minor and emergency repairs to the bus/van as required. Prepares all required reports and turns them in to supervisor as required.
REQUIRED LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, ETC.
Possession of a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Type B with Endorsement P and S is perferred . Class B, standard Driver's License will be accepted for van and/or 14-passenger bus driving. Driving experience which shows a history of traffic violations may disqualify an applicant. The evaluation of an applicant's suitability may include an evaluation of information acquired through confidential inquiry of persons who are familiar with his/her driving ability and/or information acquired through traffic court records. Also must pass eCrim review and related school employment rules/regulations, including providing a current DOT Medical Certificate, TB test, and First Aid training documentation. Pre-employment and random substance abuse testing may also be required.
