Bus Driver

Bus Driver (9 Month 182)

Responsible To: Transportation Coordinator

Job Goal: To provide safe and efficient transportation for students and staff as designated.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Possess and maintain a valid Alabama bus driver license (ABL) and commercial driver's license (CDL) with P/S endorsement.
• Maintain a current Alabama School Bus Physical or ALDOT Health Card as required by state law or the Alabama State Department of Education.
• Ability to meet suitability criteria for employment and/or certification/licensure under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. 2002-457.
• Possess and maintain an acceptable motor vehicle record including the ability to remain insurable under school system insurance requirements.
• Ability to pass drug test in accordance with applicable law.
• Proficient in written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to operate a school vehicle over an assigned route according to a defined time schedule, which may require driving during pre-daylight and dusk periods.
• Ability to lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force.
• Physical ability to perform all duties and responsibilities as specified by state and federal regulations, including but not limited to pre-trip inspections, post-trip inspections, and bus evacuations.
• Ability to be punctual and in regular attendance.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates support for the school system, its vision, goals, and priorities.
• Adheres to all traffic laws and driving safety rules.
• Prepares and submits monthly school bus reports as required.
• Prepares and submits an accident report when involved in an accident.
• Performs daily pre-trip inspection of the bus before and after each route and completes and submits form as required.
• Performs post-trip inspection of the bus.
• Performs duties in a courteous, professional manner.
• Maintains a clean bus.
• Maintains an accurate student roster in record and report book. Notifies transportation debarment of any changes in roster.
• Maintains discipline while students are on the bus.
• Reports students with discipline problems to the proper authority.
• Reports all accidents immediately to the transportation office and other appropriate officials; follows school system procedures related to accidents and post-accident activities.
• Regulates heating, cooling and/or ventilation of the bus or vehicle for the comfort and safety of passengers.
• Notifies Transportation Coordinator and/or other appropriate authorities in case of mechanical failure of bus or lateness.
• Maintains and uses communications and/or surveillance equipment on buses according to school system regulations.
• Maintains cooperative and appropriate relationships with students, parents, community members and other employees.
• Picks up and discharges students at authorized stops in accordance with assigned route and schedule.
• Prepares for and assists students in evacuating the bus when necessary.
• Transports students on field trips and outings, athletic events, and other extracurricular or cocurricular events (evenings, nights, or other times) as assigned.
• Attends scheduled trainings.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters in accordance with state and federal law.
• Demonstrates initiative in identifying potential problems and/or opportunities for improvement in areas of responsibility.
• Responds to inquiries and requests in a timely and positive manner.
• Maintains and submits required reports, records, and correspondence in a timely and accurate manner.
• Properly cares for tools, equipment, and material resources of the school system.
• Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local Board policies, and state, federal, and local laws.
• Reports absences and takes leave in accordance with Board policies and procedures.
• Reports identified mechanical needs to Transportation Department.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned by Transportation Coordinator.