Bus Drivers

Bus Driver

Title: Bus Driver

Reports To: Supervisor of Transportation

Salary Range based on experience and certificates: $25.00- $35.00 per hour

Health Benefits: Eligible for Single Benefits NJ Educators Plan, Vision and Dental

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Must possess a valid NJ Class B Commercial Driving License (CDL) with P and S endorsements.
• Minimum of three years previous safe driving experience.
• Experience in student transportation or a related field.
• The ability to understand spoken and written English on the job will be needed to follow directions and report issues/respond to emergencies, etc.
• Must submit to, and pass, a CDL drug test.
• Must submit to Criminal history background check (fingerprinting) and proof of US citizenship or legal resident alien status and S414.
• Driving record must be in good standing with the Motor Vehicle Commission.
• Have the ability to maintain passenger discipline to ensure safety of passengers.
• Have the ability to lift at least 50 pounds.
• Abide by Federal and State laws and regulations pertaining to student transportation.
• Pass a State mandated Mantua (TBD) test initiated by the district.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Transport students to and from school in a safe manner.
• Safely and efficiently operate the district school transportation vehicle.
• Complete routes according to route directions in a timely manner both to and from the appropriate schools.
• Work cooperatively with transportation personnel as well as building principals to resolve transportation issues.
• Complete necessary forms in a timely manner, including but not limited to, Accident Reports, Incident Reports and Conduct Reports.
• Schedule and perform school bus evacuation drills.
• Maintain constant communication with transportation office staff to resolve route, timing and students discipline issues.
• Clean the bus daily (sweep floor, empty trash, wash windows when dirty, remove or return items left behind, etc.)
• Check every seat for lost items or sleeping students after every school.
• Ensure seat belts are up at the end of the day.
• Keys must be returned after morning runs and afternoon runs.
• Prepare and maintain student seating charts for each school.
• Must be able to access district email and district absence management systems.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Transportation Supervisor.

Technology Skills:

• Proficient in software applications related to role, including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Google Suite, Frontline, and Genesis Student Information System.
• Ability to conduct meetings synchronously and asynchronously.

Evaluation of Performance: Annual review

Physical Demands:

• Physical demands include the ability to remain in a stationary position when necessary, occasionally move throughout the building to access colleagues and/or supplies.
• Ability to operate a computer and/or other office machinery.
• Must be able to securely file confidential documents.
• Ability to communicate verbally, and in writing via technology devices or handwritten correspondence.

Terms of Employment: 10-month contract, renewed annually. Salary and benefits as determined by the Board of Education and any applicable collective bargaining agreement.