Bus Driver

Job Title

Tulalake Basin Joint Unified School District Bus Driver

Summary of Duties: Operates a school bus for transporting students on regular routes and/or special trips and works under the Head Bus Driver.

Example of Duties:

• Transports students safely to and from school, escort them as needed across streets, etc.
• Records and logs information regarding transportation activities.
• Does routine stated District bus safety check outs. Reports needed repairs.
• Follows, and may assist in planning, routine and/or special bus routes.
• Maintains order and enforces rules on bus; completes accident and discipline reports.
• Confers with parents as needed.
• Perform minor maintenance service as required.
• Maintains bus in clean condition inside, and out as required.
• Takes out of town trips and/or field trips as assigned.
• Washes cleans and fuels buses on a regular basis.
• Perform preventative and routine maintenance and inspections on vehicles as required and keep records on these activities.
• Communicates discipline and/or disruptive behavior on bus with Head Bus Driver.
• Creates and enforces student seating assignments and enforces district bus rules.
• Perform all other related duties and responsibilities as required.

Essential Function: The essential functions of the job include all the duties and responsibilities as well as the physical demands listed herein.

Knowledge of: Laws, rules and regulations regarding operation of a school bus; safety and maintenance requirements; vehicle components; safe driving skills; student discipline techniques.

Ability to: Maintain order and self-control on the school bus; maintain required records; communicate effectively and maintain cooperative relationships with a wide variety of personalities contacted in the course of work; understand, implement, and give oral and written directions in English.

Supervision: Under general supervision, reports to Head Bus Driver and is evaluated by.