Bus Driver

School Bus Drivers

Education Requirements: CDL with a P & S endorsement

Qualifications:

• Minimum 21 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• Valid school bus driver's certificate issued by a Mississippi State Department of Education approved instructor and attend renewal certification every other year
• Demonstrate sufficient strength, agility, hearing and visual acuity to exercise safe control over the school bus and passengers at all times
• All bus drivers must pass a pre-employment agility test administered as part of the State Department of Education bus driver certification process
• Comply with drug testing policy and procedures
• Have an acceptable driving record with no convictions deemed disqualifying under the Mississippi Commercial Drivers License Law, Sections 63-1-73, MS Code as amended recommendations of the State Department of Education, Transportation Department

Reports To: Transportation Supervisor, Attendance Center Assistant Superintendent and Director of Transportation

Job Goal: To operate a school bus in a safe and efficient manner and to abide by all traffic laws, State Board of Education and local school district board regulations

Supervises: Students

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct a thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspection of the school bus
• Keep exterior mirrors clean and adjusted at all times
• Perform minimum of two school bus evacuation drills each school year utilizing appropriate emergency procedures
• Know, recognize, and obey road signs and signals by meanings, shapes, sounds, and colors
• Keep the interior of the bus clean
• Maintain routes and schedules as planned by the Attendance Center Transportation Supervisor
• Report any hazards along the existing route to the Director of Transportation
• Exercise the effective defensive driving skills of self-control, alertness, foresight and good judgment at all times while operating the school bus
• Maintain discipline on the school bus without jeopardizing safety while driving
• Remain alert at all times to hazards, including but not limited to, poor weather conditions, other vehicles, road conditions and trains at railroad crossings
• Complete all reports on bus discipline, bus maintenance and any other reports required by the local school board or Attendance Center Transportation Supervisor
• The driver shall not, at any time, permit pupils to stand in the stepwell or loading area or where the pupil would likely fall out of the bus, if the rear emergency door was opened, or where the driver's view is obscured
• At such time as required by law and/or the school district, the employee agrees to one mandatory drug test as part of the hiring process
• In addition to the mandatory test, the employee agrees to random test(s) and post accident testing and to be tested if recommended by the driver's supervisor

Terms of Employment: Salary, length of employment, leave and absences are defined in policy GBCG

Evaluation: Transportation Supervisor and/or Assistant Superintendent – Attendance Center

The Jackson County School District is an equal opportunity employer. The Jackson County School District does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sex, military status, or any other classification that is protected by federal, state, or local law in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of employees, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our employees. Employment is subject to background check, finger printing and pre-employment drug test results, in accordance with state law.