Utility Worker

Job Title

Start Date: October 2026

2026-2027 School Year

Terms of Employment: 9 Months - 182 Days, 20 hours per week

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED as recognized by the SDE
• Possess and maintain valid Alabama driver's license and insurable driving record.
• Able to obtain and maintain a CDL with required endorsements, and school bus driver's certification
• Experience operating school buses desired
• Background clearance through FBI and ABI processes
• Meet and follow the health and drug screening requirements of BCS and SDE.

Essential Functions:

• Regular and punctual attendance required.
• Adhere to all traffic laws.
• Perform required pre-trip and post-trip inspection according to state mandated guidelines; keep monthly route reports and daily pre-trip inspection reports; turn in monthly reports on time.
• Observe all mandatory safety regulations for school buses.
• Maintain discipline when transporting students on bus; report discipline problems to the proper authority.
• Transport students to and from school as assigned.
• Perform two mandatory evacuation drills yearly, if applicable.
• Prepare for and assist students in evacuating the bus as needed; transport safety/first aid equipment to care for injuries.
• Maintain safety precautions when students are loading and unloading buses.
• Report all accidents immediately to the Transportation Office and other appropriate officials.
• Maintain and fuel assigned bus; maintain a clean and orderly bus daily; report all necessary bus repairs to the shop personnel.
• Bring assigned bus to the main shop for monthly inspections.
• Assign seats to students riding regular bus routes.
• Maintain the assigned schedule and discharge students only at authorized stops.
• Notify the proper authority in case of mechanical failure or lateness.
• Exercise responsible leadership when out-of-town on school trips.
• Enforce BCS Code of Conduct and school bus rules.
• Identify and report road/route hazards to the proper authority.
• Maintain a courteous, helpful, cooperative attitude with all transportation personnel, other board personnel, and the public.
• Dress and conduct oneself professionally while driving the bus.
• Keep Board-related business confidential.
• Assist in making sure all monthly bus inspections are scheduled and conducted.
• Assist in keeping the shop clean and orderly.
• Assist in stocking and inventory of parts.
• Complete deliveries of supplies and materials to designated schools.

Other Job Responsibilities:

Assume other reasonable and equitable job-related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work the hours required for the job and additional time as requested.
• Ability to operate the vehicle safely over an assigned route according to a definite time schedule, which may require driving during the pre-daylight and dusk periods.
• Ability to operate the vehicle in compliance with all traffic and safety laws and regulations, including defensive driving habits and posted speed limits.
• Road knowledge of the transportation route and other assigned areas.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions and read maps.
• Skill and ability to operate wheel chair lifts and other special equipment as assigned.
• Complete assigned work tasks with a positive attitude.
• Knowledge of the Student Code of Conduct; ability to discipline students.
• Ability to deal with students, parents, school personnel and the public tactfully and courteously.

Physical Requirements to Perform Essential Functions:

• Ability to carry or drag a 125 pound object 30 feet in 30 seconds.
• Bend, stoop, crawl, kneel, reach, pull, turn, balance, and climb steps on a daily basis.
• Use arms and legs in work requirements.
• Enter and exit rear door of bus without assistance.
• Physical dexterity, coordination, mobility, and aural and visual acuity to operate a school bus.