Substitute Bus Driver

School Bus Driver

Qualifications:

1. Must hold valid CDL License to drive a school bus with airbrake certification

2. Must be twenty-one years of age

3. Physically able to operate a school bus safely

4. Able to read and write

Performance Responsibilities:

1. Drive the bus where directed by the Director of Operations

2. Obeys all traffic laws

3. Keeps to assigned bus schedule

4. Transports only school pupils, school personnel and approved persons

5. Uses the bus only for approved official business

6. Keeps bus clean

7. Observes all mandatory safety regulations for school buses

8. Performs the duties in a business-like manner and reports immediately to the Director of Operations any unsafe conditions related to the bus, the pupils, the roads or other users of the highway

9. Performs and records a daily pre-trip inspection immediately prior to transporting students

10. Notifies the bus shop of mechanical failure

11. Discharges student only at authorized stops

12. Reports all accidents to the Director of Operations

13. Exercises responsible leadership and courtesy when on out-of-district and/or special trips

14. Maintains discipline on school bus and reports undisciplined students to the principal

15. Performs duties regularly except in emergencies or sickness

16. Stops the school bus, looks and listens at all rail crossings

17. Attends bus meeting as scheduled by the Director of Operations

18. Performs responsibilities in accordance with school board policies and regulations

19. Other related duties as assigned by the Director of Operations