Potential Vacancy School Bus Driver 26-27 SY

Bus Driver

Orange Beach City Schools

Job Goal: To enable each student, through safe and efficient transportation, to take full advantage of curricular and extracurricular activities offered by the school system

• Holds a high school diploma or equivalent
• Holds or able to obtain a valid Alabama commercial driver's license with school bus driver (S) and passenger endorsement (P), pass and maintain a ALSDE School Bus Driver Certification, an Alabama Bus Driver DOT physical and a drug test
• Must be insurable under the liability / comprehensive insurance carrier of the Board
• Maintain a personal and job-related driving record that meets the insurance providers criteria for liability insurance for the Board
• Proficiency in oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrates aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities
• Alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board might find appropriate and acceptable

Performance Responsibilities:

• Provides a safe and orderly environment while transporting students
• Obeys all traffic laws and observes all mandatory safety regulations for school buses
• Maintains a valid state commercial driver's license with passenger endorsement
• Notifies supervisor within seventy-two (72) hours of any personal vehicle citations
• Maintains discipline when students are on the bus and reports unruly students to the administration
• Maintains a clean bus
• Follows the assigned bus route/schedule
• Performs pre-trip inspection before operating the bus to detect mechanical defects
• Performs post-trip inspection after operating the bus to detect mechanical defects
• Notifies the proper authority in case of mechanical failure or lateness on the route
• Transports only authorized students
• Discharges students only at authorized stops
• Exercises responsible leadership when on out-of-district school trips
• Reports all accidents and completes required reports
• Assists in promoting high standards of safety and good housekeeping methods in all work connected areas
• Responds to inquiries, requests, constructive feedback, concerns and/or complaints in a timely and positive manner
• Maintains and submits reports, records, and correspondence in a timely and accurate manner
• Ability and willingness to work after hours, weekends, or holidays when necessary
• Maintains ethical standards and confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters in accordance with state and federal law
• Demonstrates physical strength, mobility, dexterity, stamina, and acuity to perform job responsibilities and essential functions
• Properly uses and cares for equipment and material resources of the school system
• Supports and complies with school system rules, administrative procedures, local Board policies, and state, federal, and local regulations
• Performs other tasks and assumes other responsibilities as may be assigned by supervisor(s)

Terms of Employment/Salary: 9 month (182 Days) 4-Hours / Non-Exempt / To be determined, commensurate with local salary matrix and experience.

Evaluation: Performance to be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Classified Personnel.