Bus Driver

The job of Relief Bus Driver/Dispatcher is done for the purpose/s of developing route directions; confirming that route assignments are completed; dispatch duties; responds to parental and staff calls; transporting students over scheduled routes and/or to/from special excursions; ensuring vehicle operation is in safe operating condition and ensuring safety of students during transport, loading and unloading from buses.

Responsibilities:

* Advises students and other passengers of appropriate behavior

* Assesses incidents, complaints, accidents and/or potential emergency situations

* Assists students and other passengers

* Attends meetings, trainings, etc.

* Cleans assigned vehicles, both interior and exterior

* Conducts emergency evacuation drills

* Confirms route assignments have been completed and drivers have returned from their routes

* Develops route directions for all routes

* Drives school bus/s

* Ensures sport shuttles are staffed for middle school athletics

* Fuels assigned vehicle (e.g. oil, water, fuel, etc.)

* Logs empty activity buses and logs keys when drivers return from routes

* Manages lost student searches for school staff

* Performs dispatch duties and dispatches mechanics, as needed, and coordinates coverage for other buses

* Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections (e.g. fluid levels, tire pressure, exterior condition, etc.)

* Prepares documents and reports (e.g. field trips reports, incident reports, inspections records, passenger misconduct, mileage logs, student counts, etc.)

* Reports observations and/or incidents (e.g. discipline, accidents, inappropriate social behavior, etc.)

* Responds to inquiries (e.g. students, parents, other school personnel, etc.)

* Supervises students and other passengers during transit

* Assists other personnel, as may be required

Qualifications:

Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is required.

Alcohol and Drug Test, Pre-placement Physical Exam, Criminal justice fingerprint/background clearance, Random Drug Testing

This is a 10 month School Year position only.