Bus Driver

Summary:
The Bus Driver will operate a school bus to transport students in a safe and timely manner. The Bus Driver will receive general supervision from the Field Operations Supervisor and Operations Manager.

DISTRICT EXPECTATIONS: All district employees must:
• Demonstrate regular and predictable attention to the work.
• Support the district's vision, mission, goals, and Strategic Plan.
• Engage in civility, respect, and professionalism.
• Maintain the professional knowledge and skills necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of their positions.

Responsibilities:
• Follows a designated route and an established time schedule while picking up students and dropping them off at specific locations on a printed route.
• Observes all state, city, and local traffic laws and regulations, uses all signals, and ensures that all traffic is stopped before loading and unloading students.
• Instructs students on proper safety methods to board and depart from the bus and see that these instructions are carefully observed.
• Maintains order on the bus at all times and stops any disruptive behavior by following district policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Performs a post-trip inspection and walkthrough of the bus after the morning and afternoon runs are complete. Wash bus periodically; maintain bus in a safe, clean, and orderly condition.
• Supervises student behavior on the bus.
• Works with school administrator to implement behavior modification when needed.
• Communicates effectively with students, parents, and school personnel.
• Understands and carries out oral and written directions.
• Ensures bus meets regular maintenance schedules. Reports defects or problems with vehicle to shop supervisor.
• Completes various forms and records, including updated route sheets, time sheets, field trip forms, incident reports, and accident reports.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the district.

Other information:
Cooperation: Establishes and maintains effective relations. Exhibits tact and consideration. Displays positive outlook and pleasant manner. Offers assistance and support to co-workers. Works cooperatively in group situations. Works actively to resolve conflicts.

Attendance & Punctuality: Schedules time off in advance. Begins working on time. Keeps absences within guidelines. Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent. Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Safety & Security: Observes safety and security procedures. Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines. Uses equipment and materials properly. Reports potentially unsafe conditions.

Self-Management: Regulates impact of own emotions upon others. Remains focused and energized under stress. Accepts criticism and recovers quickly from setbacks. Projects realistic self-confidence in abilities.

Personal Appearance: Dresses appropriately for position. Keeps self well-groomed.

NOTE: School Board Policy ensures equal opportunity for all in its personnel policies and practices and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender preference, political beliefs, social/family background, disability, or age.

The district accords preference in selection, retention, and promotion procedures to certain veterans and spouses of veterans who are Florida residents.

Certificates/Licenses/Registrations: Possession of a valid State of Florida Class B Commercial Bus Driver's License with Passenger and School Bus endorsements. Meet district Safe Driver Plan requirements. Must pass an annual physical examination, drug and alcohol test.

Language Skills: Reads and comprehends simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Writes simple correspondence. Effectively presents information in one-on-one and small group situations.

Mathematical Skills: Adds and subtracts two-digit numbers and multiplies and divides with 10s and 100s. Performs these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Reasoning Ability: Applies understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Deals with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills: Minimal computer skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Physical Activities: Sitting, standing, walking, stooping, climbing, balancing, talking, hearing, depth perception, and field of vision.

Lifting Demands: Up to 55 pounds.

Reaching Activities: Both dominant and non-dominant hand; overhead.

Environmental Conditions: Noise Intensity: 3, moderate; extreme cold, and extreme heat.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Physical mobility and stamina to participate in activities which may be strenuous.

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