Substitute Bus Drivers

School Bus Driver

Primary Function: Provides for safe operation of the assigned bus and control of the passengers while transportation to and from their assigned education center or school related function.

Essential Duties:

• Obeys all traffic laws including speed limit and stopping at all railroad crossings.
• Observes all mandatory safety regulations for school buses.
• Maintains discipline when students are on bus.
• Reports undisciplined students to the proper authority.
• Keeps assigned bus clean.
• Keeps to assigned schedule.
• Checks bus before each operation for mechanical defects.
• Notifies the proper authority in case of mechanical failure or lateness.
• Discharges students only at authorized stops.
• Exercises responsible leadership when on out of district school trips.
• Transports only authorized students.
• Reports all accidents and completes required reports.
• Enforces regulations against smoking and eating on the bus.
• Knows, abides by, and enforces school system policies.

Additional Responsibilities: Performs other duties assigned by Transportation Director

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education Level: High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Certification/Licensing: CDL driver's License
• Personal Skills: Pleasant personality, cooperative attitude, physical skills and stamina to perform responsibilities and duties