Bus Driver

Bus Driver - 182 Contract Days

Auburn City Schools

Full-time employment 5 hours to 8 hours per day

Essential Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must meet background clearance requirements as specified by Alabama Statutes and State Board of Education regulations.
• Valid Alabama Class "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with passenger endorsement and verification of an acceptable driving record through the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
• Successful completion of driver's training course meeting state and federal standards.
• Must pass a drug screening test as required by federal, state and local policies.
• Must be insurable under the underwriting guidelines of the Auburn City Schools insurer.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of highway and traffic safety. Ability to operate light and/or heavy-duty buses in a safe and economical way. Ability to understand and carry out both written and oral directions. Ability to exercise appropriate disciplinary techniques. Ability to follow a daily routing schedule. Ability to relate and communicate effectively with parents, students and school personnel. Ability to tolerate highly stressful situations. Ability to pass a physical exam as required by Alabama State Board of Education Administrative rules. Ability to complete CPR training and certification if required. Ability to pass a DOT physical exam, Ability to be regular and predicable in attendance. Ability to work cooperatively with coworkers, supervisors, students, parents, and the general public. Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

Reports To:

Principal Transportation Coordinator

Job Goal:

To transport students in a safe, efficient and timely manner.

Supervises:

Bus Assistant if assigned

Performance Responsibilities:

* (1) Transport students to and from school and on assigned trips safely and efficiently. * (2) Comply with all federal, state and local laws related to bus transportation. * (3) Observe all safety regulations for school buses. * (4) Maintain discipline of students and report discipline problems to the school administrators. * (5) Fuel bus according to system transportation guidelines/policies. * (6) Keep assigned bus clean according to system transportation policies. * (7) Follow assigned route and schedule. * (8) Recommend to supervisor changes in bus routes or bus loads. * (9) Complete pre- and post-trip safety inspections and notify proper authority of mechanical defects and lateness. *(10) Discharge students only at authorized stops. *(11) Transport only authorized students. *(12) Ensure no smoking, drinking or eating on bus. *(13) Instruct students in safety precautions and practices. *(14) Conduct bus evacuation drills as required. *(15) Be aware of additional duties related to transportation of exceptional education students, such as door-to-door loading and unloading, assisting with wheelchairs, understanding each student's exceptionality and the development of special loading/unloading procedures. *(16) Interact appropriately with children, bus assistants, if applicable, transportation and school personnel. *(17) Report all accidents involving a school bus. *(18) Follow all transportation policies and procedures. *(19) Communicate effectively with the staff members, supervisor, bus assistant if applicable, students, parents, administrators and other contact persons using tact and good judgment. *(20) Follow attendance, punctuality and proper dress rules. *(21) Ensure adherence to good safety standards. *(22) Maintain confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters. *(23) Model and maintain high ethical standards. *(24) Demonstrate initiative in the performance of assigned responsibilities. *(25) Maintain expertise in assigned area to fulfill project goals and objectives. *(26) Participate successfully in the training programs offered to increase skill and proficiency related to assignment. *(27) Keep supervisor informed of potential problems or unusual events. *(28) Respond to inquiries and concerns in a timely manner. *(29) Exhibit interpersonal skills to work as an effective team member. *(30) Demonstrate support for the school system and its goals and priorities. *(31) Demonstrate initiative in identifying potential problems or opportunities for improvement. *(32) Prepare all required reports and maintain all appropriate records. *(33) Perform other tasks consistent with the goals and objectives of this position.

Physical Requirements:

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force as needed to move objects.

Terms of Employment:

Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the system's approved compensation plan.

Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the system.

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of personnel.