Bus Driver

Bus DriverTo transport students safely, efficiently and economically to and from school on a daily basis and to extracurricular events on a non-regular basis.Conducts pre-trip inspection of school bus prior to every trip for defects. Uses established routes and designated bus stops. Operates bus on approved time schedule. Conducts emergency evaluation drills in keeping with division regulations. Instructs riders regarding being responsible passengers. Reports bus accidents and student injuries to authorities. Drives safely with students as the first priority. Performs bus housekeeping duties inside and out. Demonstrates knowledge of rules and regulations, promulgated by local, state and federal authorities. Demonstrates the ability to deal with exuberant behavioral characteristics of youthful riders. Administers disciplinary procedures in keeping with school board policies and administrative regulations. Complies with the appropriate dress code.High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to operate radio communication when necessary and ability to operate all vehicle types used in transporting students. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.Meet school bus driver certification requirements (minimum hours of instruction and satisfactorily pass knowledge examination) Meet state requirements for appropriate licensing. Meet State physical examination requirements. Meet local or State standards for driving test. Meet local or State standards for driver record check. Successfully completed the National Red Cross First Aid Course.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.