CDL Bus Driver

Job Description

Job Description

Job Position: Childcare Preschool CDL bus driver (Part time Position)

• The school bus driver's responsibilities include ensuring proper vehicle maintenance, observing safety and traffic rules, and maintaining order among students while they are on the bus.
• To be successful as a school bus driver you should enjoy working with children and strictly observe passenger transport regulations.
• Ultimately, a top-notch school bus driver should be meticulous when it comes to vehicle inspections and regard passenger safety as the highest priority.

School Bus Driver Responsibilities:

• Being attentive to traffic and weather conditions and ensuring passenger safety.
• Following the planned route and schedule for departure times and stops.
• Regularly checking vehicle safety such as tires, brakes, turn signals, mechanical equipment, etc.
• Monitoring and reporting fuel consumption, mileage, and passenger numbers.
• Reporting delays, accidents, and emergencies.
• Responding to emergency and non-emergency situations.
• Inspecting the vehicle thoroughly before and after each trip.
• Assisting with the loading and unloading of the bus when required.
• Enforcing conduct and safety rules on the bus.
• Maintaining a clean vehicle.

School Bus Driver Requirements:

• High school diploma/GED preferred.
• License required.
• Passenger and school bus endorsements are required/CDL. 
• Clean driving record.
• Previous experience as a bus driver.
• Experience working with children preferred.
• Working knowledge of first aid procedures.
• Excellent communication skills

Wage: Determined by certifications held, degree(s) eared and years of experience.