Bus Driver

School Bus Driver

Ensure safe transportation for students.

• Provide safe and proper transportation for eligible students assigned by the Division of Transportation.
• Properly conduct pre/post-trip inspections.
• Properly use appropriate lights and/or warning signals.
• Follow proper procedures for loading, unloading, crossing highways, securing staff and assuring all students are safely away from the bus before continuing on route.
• Properly maneuver bus including backing and using mirrors.
• Assist in safety training for all students on assigned route.
• Transport bus for established maintenance schedule.
• Properly greet students.
• Demonstrate proper use of seat belts.
• Maintain proper speed limits, and obey all posted signs.
• Properly follow procedures at R/R crossings.
• Maintain control of student behavior.
• Maintain positive attitude and enthusiasm in a professional manner.
• Dress neat and appropriately.
• Medical requirements to qualify for bus driver including successful completion of a physical.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the job, use of good mature judgement and enthusiasm about job.
• Demonstrate proper care of bus, including cleanliness, checking fluid levels, etc.
• Communicate and establish positive relationship with students, parents and school administrators.
• Provide all route information, accident reports and other information to the Transportation Department.
• Attend all in-service safety meetings as required.
• Possess and maintain valid and appropriate license, certificate and/or credential as may be required for this position.
• Follow work scheduling and attendance requirements in a regular, predictable and punctual manner.
• Participate in training programs to increase skills and proficiency related to the assignment.
• Review current developments, literature and technical source information related to job responsibilities.
• Ensure adherence to good safety procedures.
• Follow federal and state laws, as well as School Board policies.
• Perform other duties as required.