CDL Bus Driver

Bus Driver

The bus driver must provide safe and efficient transportation services for all district children and personnel through a customer centered, service oriented atmosphere.

Qualifications/Education

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Complete state-required physical examination for Bus Drivers (after employment offer is made)
• Meet all state requirements for Bus Drivers, including Defensive Driving, CPR, and First Aid Certification
• Successfully complete behind-the-wheel training
• Must pass and is subject to drug tests as required by federal and state law and the policies regarding drug testing
• Maintain current TB testing as required by Health Department regulations

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Essential Functions

• Handle stress from traffic and students
• Read a road map and follow directions from a map
• Communicate effectively and work cooperatively with staff and community members to ensure a positive work environment
• Transport only authorized students
• Discharge students only at authorized stops
• Sit in a driver's seat for extended periods of time
• Must be able to tolerate environmental conditions, noise, and hazards
• Keep an assigned schedule to provide minimal school disruptions
• Maintain discipline and report those who do not abide by the rules

General Responsibilities

• Provide clean, safe, and reliable transportation to ensure students benefit from district programs and activities
• Ensure all activities conform to State school transportation guidelines to provide a safe and secure environment
• Full knowledge and abide all traffic laws
• React to change and frequent interruptions in a productive and positive manner
• Keep assigned bus clean to ensure safety, appearance, and sanitation of vehicle
• Check bus before each operation for mechanical defects and notify the proper authority in case of mechanical failure or lateness
• Implement all mandatory safety regulations
• Attend and participate in monthly bus safety meetings
• Maintain appropriate professional appearance
• Treat all children with respect and dignity
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality regarding student and staff information in order to remain in compliance with legal requirements and to maintain a professional work environment
• Perform other duties as assigned by the transportation handbook or as assigned by the transportation director

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions

• Requires prolonged sitting
• Ability to exit driver's seat rapidly and enter or exit near emergency door in case of an emergency
• Requires adequate driving skills, including operating a vehicle at night
• Performing repetitive motions, substantial movements of the wrists, hands, fingers, and/or feet
• Tolerance to dust, fumes, and odors
• Requires regular attendance and physical presence at the job

Terms of Employment

At will

Evaluation

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