Bus Driver

MUST HAVE CDL LICENSURE AND REQUIRED ENDORESMENTS

Schedule: 5:30AM - 2:00PM

THIS POSITION WILL PROVIDE BUS TRANSPORTATION FOR MORNING/AFTERNOON ROUTES & WILL THEN PROVIDE SCHOOL SECURITY/MAINTENANCE DURING THE DAY

Company Overview

At Second Mile Education, we are dedicated to empowering at-risk youth through innovative educational practices. Our mission is to provide personalized learning environments that foster academic and personal success for students aged 16-21.

Qualifications:

• Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse
• Maintain driver and CDL licensure and required endorsements
• High School diploma or equivalent

Responsibilities:

• Obey all traffic laws.
• Observe all mandatory safety regulations for school buses.
• Pick up and discharge students only at authorized stops.
• Maintain discipline when students are on the bus and report undisciplined students to school authorities.
• Adhere to assigned schedule.
• Respond to dispatch requests.
• Maintain bus in a clean and orderly condition.
• Check bus daily for mechanical defects and for fuel and oil levels.
• Notify the proper authorities in case of mechanical failure or lateness.
• Attend a District-provided training to obtain a Defensive Driver Certificate within the first year of employment.
• Exercise responsible leadership on all school trips.
• Transport only authorized persons.
• Report all accidents and complete required accident reports.
• Enforce regulations against smoking and eating on the bus.
• Attend all required safety and training sessions, including special needs training.
• Complete required paperwork in its entirety and on time.
• Attend assigned area meetings.
• Conduct required bus evacuation drills.
• Administer First Aid/CPR/AED as needed for illness, injury, or life-threatening emergencies per certification training guidelines.
• Serve in a team leader role when working with other school bus employees.
• Work closely with and cooperate with other employees.
• Comply with all requirements of Transportation Department directives, School Board policies, and regulations of the State Board of Education.
• Register with the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse.
• Maintain driver and CDL licensure and required endorsements.
• Exhibit professionalism to include attendance, attitude, attire, and other directives per District policy.

License/Certification:

• CDL (Required)

Work Location: In person