Bus Drivers

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Performs all functions necessary in transporting students in a safe and comfortable manner.


2. Conducts daily proper pre-trip inspection of bus to be driven.


3. Operates a manual (clutch) transmission school bus in a safe manner.


4. Operates an automatic transmission school bus in a safe manner.


5. Operates the vehicle according to the laws of the local, state, and national governments and according to rules and regulations of the Cumberland County School Board and the Department of Education.


6. Enforces safety rules.


7. Cares for the assigned vehicle to assure a clean and safe environment for all passengers.


8. Develops positive rapport with schools and with the Pupil Transportation Department.


9. Reports to Transportation Coordinator all hazardous, dangerous, unhealthy or unsanitary conditions of the school grounds.


10. Reports to Transportation Coordinator all suspected or known cases of child abuse and any drastic change in behavior.


11. Uses sound judgment in handling emergencies involving the bus and/or the students.


12. Manually operates passenger bus entrance door without difficulty while seated in the driver's seat.


13. Activates the brake with the right foot.


14. Moves from a seated position in the driver's seat to the rear or side of the bus where the emergency door is located, open the emergency door and exits the bus.


15. Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Transportation Coordinator.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
• Keeps the bus clean inside and outside (mirrors, lights, lenses, etc).
• Keeps up-to-date route sheets on the bus at all times.
• Adheres to time schedule picking up students and reporting to schools.
• Exhibits unbiased attitude toward all students.
• Stays informed of schedule changes and how to handle them.