Substitute Bus Driver

Bus Driver

Provide school bus transportation for Franklin Community Schools students, ensuring the safety of all passengers. Monitor equipment and perform limited maintenance.

Job Title: Bus Driver

Department: Transportation

Assignment: Drive students safely to and from school and extracurricular events

Supervised by: Transportation Director

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Drives a corporation-owned school bus safely and efficiently while transporting students, staff, and faculty.
• Performs daily vehicle pre-trip inspections and basic maintenance, including fueling and checking fluids and bus washing and clean-up.
• Maintains accurate records of work performed.
• Makes timely reports of accidents, incidents, student discipline and unusual occurrences.
• Responsible for keeping the school bus clean inside and outside at all times.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned by the Transportation Director.
• Maintains accurate daily time sheets.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• At least 21 years of age

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to understand and follow safety procedures.
• Knowledge of basic vehicle inspection.
• Ability to safely and efficiently operate a school bus loaded with students.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
• Have the ability to possess a valid Indiana Commercial Driver's License with Passenger Transport, Air Brake, and "S" School Bus endorsements are requirements for this job.
• As a Commercial Driver's License employee will be required to comply with all provisions of DOT Regulation 49CFR Parts 40 and 382, including random drug and alcohol testing.
• Successful candidates must submit to a pre-employment physical examination, physical fitness test, and drug test.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort:

• Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements such as extreme temperatures, fumes, unpleasant odors and/or loud noises.
• Light physical effort
• Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks that require following basic safety precautions.