School Bus Driver

Hourly Bus Driver

Edina Public Schools, home of the Hornets, is a dynamic learning community delivering educational excellence and preparing all students to realize their full potential. Through academics, activities, and opportunities, we encourage creativity, foster curiosity, and develop critical thinking skills. We support every student's educational journey by creating a caring and inclusive school culture that supports the whole student. Our vision is for each and every student to discover their possibilities and thrive. More than 8,600 diverse student learners are provided an exceptional education experience throughout the district's early learning center, six elementary schools (K- Grade 5) including both French and Spanish Immersion programs, two middle schools (Grades 6-8), a high school (9-12), and the Edina Virtual Pathway online program.

Position Summary: A school bus driver supports the school district by providing transportation to our students. Ensures students arrive safely to and from school every day.

Purpose of Position: The Hourly Bus Driver transports students safely and courteously ensuring the district vehicle is in safe operating condition.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operates a district vehicle on assigned route accurately picking up and dropping off riders in a timely manner.
• Safely transports riders.
• Know and obey all laws pertaining to vehicle operation and student safety.
• Performs daily pre-trip inspections accurately reporting any defects.
• Inspects the assigned district vehicle to ensure all safety equipment is available.
• Know how to use all emergency and safety equipment.
• Checks and fills the bus with oil, fuel, and other fluids to proper levels.
• Maintains a disciplined and safe environment on the district vehicle and during student loading and unloading.
• Communicates effectively with students, parents, staff, and administration.
• Drives defensively and always expects that other drivers or pedestrians will do the unexpected.
• Reports bus malfunctions to mechanics.
• Ensures that the district vehicle the driver operates is clean.
• Reads and follows instructions from written materials, maps, route sheets, pre-trip instructions, and field trips.
• Completes required forms accurately.
• Reports all accidents to supervisor.
• Reports all incidents of student misconduct to building administration.
• Properly conducts required safety checks and emergency drills.
• Maintains current required licenses and certificates. Administers first aid and CPR in emergency situations. Attends in-services, workshops, and training programs as requested by the supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have a valid Minnesota Drivers License and have or be able to obtain Class B Minnesota Drivers License after hire.
• Must have or be able to obtain a school bus endorsement for Drivers License.
• Must have and maintain a good driving record.
• Must be able to pass annual state-required physical examination.
• Must be able to pass drug and alcohol testing as required by law.
• Must be able to obtain first aid and CPR certification.

Additional Information:

• Must be willing and able to work in inclement weather and noisy situations.
• Ability to perform the following actions for the duration of an entire shift: sitting, twisting, turning, bending, and gripping.
• Ability to lift and move 50 pounds occasionally.
• Must be able to use hands dexterously.

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