Bus Driver

School Bus Driver

Transportation Center Bus Drivers Flex or Route Driver A.M. & P.M. Shifts Minimum 5 hours per day Valid CDL License/School Bus Permit required Must meet School District/School Bus Driver Requirements Regular and Special Education Route Experience in Transporting students desirable

Position: School Bus Driver

Reports To: Director of Transportation

Basic Function: Drive a school bus to transport students safely and efficiently to an assigned location on a designated route; perform regular safety inspections; respond in an emergency as necessary.

Duties:

• Drive a school bus along a designated route; pick up and discharge students in accordance with time schedules; observe legal and defensive driving practices; assure compliance with applicable traffic and student transportation laws, codes and regulations.
• Maintain order and discipline among passengers on the bus and while waiting at bus stops in accordance with policies related to disciplining students; prepare related reports as necessary.
• Determine appropriate action in emergency situations according to established guidelines; administer first aid to passengers as needed.
• Conduct required daily safety inspections of buses; inspect the interior, exterior and engine of buses to assure safe operational condition; report mechanical malfunctions or other problems as required; prepare and maintain related records.
• Maintain buses in a clean and safe operating condition; sweep and clean buses; refuel, and prepare vehicle for operation.
• Transport students, faculty and parents on field trips or other events if part of the driver's assignment; meet scheduled departure and arrival times as assigned; prepare related logs and reports.
• Utilize two-way radios for bus to bus and bus to base communications.
• Attend safety meetings and programs as assigned.
• Other duties related to the primary job function as may be assigned.

Experience, Licenses and Other Requirements:

• Valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
• Approval as a school bus driver from the State of Illinois
• Pass a medical exam and eye exam upon hire and annually thereafter
• Pass random drug and alcohol screenings
• Experience and training sufficient to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities noted below

Knowledge of:

• Safe and defensive driving practices
• Proper operation of school buses
• Applicable traffic and student transportation laws, codes and regulations
• Basic first aid procedures
• Basic record-keeping techniques
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy
• Health and safety regulations
• Oral and written communication skills

Ability to:

• Drive a school bus safely and efficiently
• Learn and apply policies and procedures related to student discipline on buses
• Maintain a safe discipline level among passengers
• Observe legal and defensive driving practices
• Learn and follow designated routes
• Maintain bus in clean and proper working condition
• Conduct safety inspections
• Respond in an emergency situation
• Maintain routine records
• Understand and follow oral and written directions
• Communicate effectively with others
• Meet schedules and time lines
• Operate a two-way radio

Working Conditions:

Environment:

• School bus and outdoor environment
• Seasonal heat and cold or adverse weather conditions
• Evening or variable hours
• Exposure to fumes, dust, odors, oil/grease and gases
• Driving a vehicle to conduct work

Physical Demands:

• Sitting for extended periods of time while operating buses
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information
• Reaching, pulling and pushing to open bus doors
• Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to inspect buses
• Reaching overhead, above the shoulders or horizontally
• Seeing to monitor passengers and operate a vehicle
• Lifting moderately heavy children or objects in an emergency situation

Hazards:

• Traffic hazards