Bus Driver

School Bus Driver

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 17 years of age, hold a valid driver's license and possess a driver's certificate.
• Must have a minimum of 20/20 vision in each eye or 20/20 in one eye and 20/40 in the other.
• Must be physically fit to include normal use of arms, hands, and feet.
• Must have approval by the State Retirement Board after reaching age 65.

Reports To: Director of Transportation

Job Goal: To provide safe, timely, and orderly transportation for all students who live one mile or more from their assigned school.

Missions and Goals

• Works with the Superintendent to articulate and promote the school system's vision of learning and teaching.
• Monitors and evaluates progress toward accomplishment of system goals and objectives.
• Ensures that program plans are consistent with the system's strategic plan
• Organizes daily, monthly, and yearly schedules to facilitate learning and teaching in the schools.

Performance Responsibilities

• Performs pre-trip inspections to include the following:
• Check oil, water, battery, belts, and tires before starting the engine.
• Check instrument panel, mirrors, turn signals, and lights.
• Assists in loading, unloading, and evacuation drills (twice yearly).
• Performs the following pupil-related services:
• Keeps the bus as clean and as comfortable as possible.
• Requires students to load and unload the bus only when the bus is at rest (not moving).
• Designates seats when necessary to maintain order or required by the district.
• Assures posting of schedules and rules in the bus for students and substitute drivers.
• Abstains from intoxicants (drugs or alcohol) while operating a bus.
• Is aware of road hazards, objects in the road, curves, and moving vehicles (preventative driving).
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent, the Deputy Superintendent, the Supervisor, and the Superintendent's designee.

Terms of Employment: Ten, eleven, or twelve months. Salary and work year will be established by the Board.

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Support Services Personnel.