Part-time School Bus Driver

School Bus Driver

Employees in this classification are responsible for the safe and timely transportation of students attending Jefferson County public schools. School Bus Drivers are responsible for conducting pre-trip inspections and running established routes each school day, morning and afternoon. Behavioral monitoring and referral of problematic situations to appropriate parties is required and the ability to interact in a professional and tactful manner with students, teachers, and parents is essential. The position requires a CDL Class B with P/S endorsements, D.O.T. Physical Card, and Tennessee Department of Safety Training Card, and employee must be age 25 or older.

Illustrative Examples of Work:

• Conduct pre-trip inspections prior to running established pick-up and delivery routes.
• Transport students in a safe manner to and from designated pick-up and delivery sites or destinations.
• Report any needed repairs or observations regarding vehicle performance to mechanics and/or garage foreman.
• Maintain behavior sheets on students and report inappropriate behavior to supervisors, principals, teachers, and parents as necessary.
• Report unsafe road decisions in the event of road construction or bad weather.
• Assign students to specific seats to avoid problems and confrontations.
• Inspect the bus upon completion of assigned routes to insure no students remain and collect lost items.
• Maintain daily check lists.
• Perform related duties as required.

Necessary Requirements of Work:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or GED program; ability to control and maintain discipline among students; maintain accurate records and documentations; communicate effectively with the public; or any equivalent combination of education and experience to provide the following knowledge, ability and skills:
• Thorough knowledge of Tennessee Department of Transportation rules and regulations pertaining to the pick-up and delivery of school age children.
• Thorough knowledge of Tennessee Department of Transportation rules and regulation regarding right of way, signage, railroad crossings, etc.
• Knowledge of Jefferson County Board of Education policies regarding student interaction, behavior, and discipline.
• Knowledge of basic vehicle maintenance repair and preventive maintenance procedures.
• Knowledge of required first aide equipment and basic first aid procedures.
• Ability to exert authority and maintain discipline with students while transporting them to and from schools.
• Ability to maintain check lists and other documentation as required.
• Ability to interact in a professional and tactful manner with parents, students, teachers, and the public.
• Ability to perform the physically demanding aspects of the job (sitting, large and small motor skills, vision and hearing testing).
• Skill in the operation of public school buses up to 90 passenger capacity.

Necessary Special Requirements:

• Must maintain a valid Tennessee CDL class B with PS endorsements driver's license.
• Must maintain a current D.O.T. physical card.
• Must maintain a current Tennessee Department of Safety Training Card.
• Must be age 25 or older.