Substitute Bus Driver Pool

Bus Driver

Under the supervision of the Director of Transportation and Coordinator, the Bus Driver transports school students to and from school or authorized locations in a safe, professional, and timely manner specified by the District. The incumbent conducts pre-trip/post-trip bus inspections and maintains necessary records to ensure the proper operation of the school bus and assist in meeting State and Federal requirements. The Incumbent performs daily maintenance and cleaning of the assigned bus. Incumbent maintains order and discipline on the school bus at all times as would be expected in the classroom according to established guidelines set by the District.

The incumbent is responsible for following all policies and guidelines detailed by District policy.

Essential Functions

• Drive a school bus to promptly transport students to and from designated locations, following established routes.
• Load and unload students safely (using special equipment, if needed).
• Conduct extensive pre-trip inspection and test of brakes, steering, and suspension to ensure safe and proper operation conditions.
• Perform daily post-trip inspections.
• Maintain required records and submit required District reports.
• Meet with parents, students, principals, or administrators concerning student needs or discipline problems.
• Instruct all students on proper loading, unloading, en-route riding, and safety procedures to ensure their safety.
• Monitor student behavior while on the bus and implement behavior programs cooperating with school administrators.
• Supervise emotionally and physically disabled children.
• Participate in Highway Patrol inspections annually and randomly if directed.
• Assisted in training substitute drivers, completed evaluation, and reported to trainer/supervisor.
• This position requires punctual and regular daily attendance.

Non-Essential Functions

• Other duties as assigned.
• This description should not be construed to contain every function/responsibility that may be required to be performed by an incumbent assigned to this position.
• The incumbent is required to perform other related functions as assigned. Other related functions can be performed for no more than 20% of an employee's normal workweek.

Qualification Requirements

• Incumbents must be fingerprinted, and a criminal background check must be cleared.
• Will be subject to pre-hire and random drug testing.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Minimum Job Qualifications:

• A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent is preferred.
• Requires CDL license with proper endorsements.
• Must maintain UDOT Commercial Driver Fitness Form.
• Requires annual completion of the Utah State Office of Education Physical Performance Assessment standards for Utah School Bus Drivers.
• The District provides defensive driving courses, First Aid, and other annual in-service training according to the guidelines established by the State of Utah.
• One year demonstrated safe driving competence preferred.
• Must maintain a continuing good driving record as a condition of employment.
• It requires operating various types of buses effectively and safely, even under adverse road conditions.
• Requires mechanical aptitude.
• Requires ability to operate fuel pumps and car wash.
• Requires ability to relate well with students of all ages and special needs.
• Requires good communication skills.
• Requires excellent motor skills.
• Must demonstrate basic competence in reading, writing, and math.
• Must be self-motivated and proactive in completing tasks with minimal direction.

Machines, Tools & Equipment Used:

• School bus, related tools, machines, and safety equipment.

Physical Requirements Not limited to the following:

• Frequent, continuous sitting, eye/hand coordination, and operating of foot controls without visualizing.
• Occasional lifting from floor to waist, carrying 50 pounds, pulling/dragging up to 125 pounds, kneeling in awkward positions, and ascending/descending bus stairs.
• Constant near visual acuity, far visual acuity, color vision, and hearing.
• Job stress is experienced due to adverse weather conditions, pressures to meet schedules, student behavior, medical problems, and the responsibility for student safety.
• Physical ability to perform the above essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Possess the physical, mental, and emotional stability to work under stressful conditions.

NOTE: This list of essential and marginal functions and physical requirements is not exhaustive and may be supplemented according to the job requirements.

South Sanpete School District