Bus Driver

School Bus Driver

Qualifications: Be at least 21 years of age Possess a valid Class A, B, or C CDL with a "P" and "S" endorsements Have an acceptable driving record

Reports To: Director of Transportation

Terms of Employment: 9 months (August-May)

Appointment: All bus drivers will be recommended by the Transportation Director to the Superintendent and appointed by the Quitman County School Board.

Physical Requirements: Have at least 20/40 corrected or uncorrected visual acuity in each eye. 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 SDE bus driver certification process.

Job Summary: A bus driver must have excellent interpersonal skills to relate with students, parents, and school administrators. Be able to transport students in a safe and orderly manner to their destination.

Specific Job Responsibilities:

• Conducts a thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspection of the school bus.
• Keeps exterior mirrors clean and adjusted at all times.
• Performs a minimum of two school bus evacuation drills each school year utilizing appropriate emergency procedures.
• Knows, recognizes and obeys road signs and signals by meaning, shapes, sounds and colors.
• Keeps the interior of the bus clean.
• Maintains routes and schedules as planned by the local school board.
• Reports any hazards along the existing route to appropriate school officials.
• Exercises the effective defensive driving skills of self-control, alertness, foresight, and good judgment at all times while operating the school bus.
• Remains alert at all times to hazards, including but not limited to poor weather conditions, other vehicles, road conditions and trains at railroad crossings.
• Completes reports on bus discipline as required by the local school board.
• The driver shall not, at any time, permit students to stand in the stepwell or loading area or where the student would likely fall out of the bus if the rear emergency door was opened or where the driver's view is obscured.
• Maintains student discipline on the bus and reports student discipline referrals to the principal with copies to the Director of Transportation.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary bus, enforcing regulations against eating and drinking on the bus.
• Notifies the Director of Transportation or Shop Foreman of mechanical failure of the bus or lateness in meeting route schedule.
• Exercises responsible leadership when on out-of-district school trips.
• Transports only authorized students.
• Reports all accidents.
• Participates in semi-annual safety and procedures training.
• Performs any other duties as assigned by the Director of Transportation.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma
• Valid Commercial Drivers Licenses with "P" and "S" endorsements
• Such additional health and age requirements as the Board may require
• Satisfactory Participation in DOT Random Testing
• Current MDE Driver Certification
• Ability to complete basic written reports
• Ability to follow written route instructions

Desirable Qualifications:

• "B" class CDL with Air Brakes endorsement

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Support Staff > Transportation

Job Requirements: Citizenship, residency or work visa required