Bus Driver

divh2Bus Driver/h2pQualifications: High School diploma or equivalent. Class B Commercial Drivers License./ppReports To: Transportation Specialist/ppJob Summary: To provide safe and efficient transportation so that students may enjoy the fullest possible advantage from the districts curriculum and extracurricular program./ppEssential Functions:/pulliObeys all traffic laws./liliObserves all mandatory safety regulations for school buses./liliMaintains discipline when students are on the bus./liliReports undisciplined students to the proper authority./liliCleans the assigned bus./liliAdheres to the assigned schedule./liliConducts pre-trip inspection before each operation, for mechanical defects./liliNotifies the proper authority in case of mechanical failure or lateness./liliDischarges students at authorized stops only./liliExercises responsible leadership when on out-of-district school trips./liliTransports only authorized students./liliReports all accidents and completes required reports./liliEnforces regulations against smoking and eating on the bus./liliPerforms all other duties as directed by the Superintendent or her/his designee./li/ulpKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:/pulliAnnual certification in Red Cross CPR./liliObtain and maintain Paraprofessional Certification./liliObtain and maintain a Class B Commercial Drivers license. Training will be provided annually at the Districts expense./liliKnowledge of public safety and security./liliBe thorough and pay attention to detail./liliHave patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations./liliAble to work well with others./liliAble to operate and control equipment./li/ulpPhysical and Environmental Conditions: Must be able to sit for long periods of time without a break, etc. Normal effort of occasional periods of moderate physical activity. Interruptions are expected to occur often. Must be able to adapt and respond quickly in emergency situations. Capable of exerting 10 pounds of pressure to open and close the door on the bus./p/div

Catoosa High School