School Bus Driver

School Bus Driver

To operate a safe and efficient school bus to transport students to and from school and to and from school related activities.

Reports to: Director of Transportation

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Must possess a valid class B commercial driver's license with the proper endorsements and have received required training as a New Mexico State school bus driver or a willingness to obtain this training and certification.
• Must pass a Department of Transportation physical examination by a licensed physician.
• Must pass a substance abuse test as prescribed by local school board policy and state statutes.
• Must have current Red Cross First-Aid certification or equivalent and CPR certification or a willingness to obtain this training and certification.
• Must have a satisfactory driving record and criminal background that reflects a professional driver and meets all district, state, and federal requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate a school bus in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with all applicable laws, policies, and regulations.
• Follow local, state, and federal law, adhere to the State Department of Education Regulations and follow Aztec School Board Policy.
• Maintain all requirements outlined in the State Department of Education Regulation 6.41.4.
• Conduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections on the school bus and special equipment.
• Instruct students on emergency evacuation drill twice a year as required by district, state, and federal regulations.
• Able to meet emergency situations in accordance with operating procedures.
• Maintain orderly conduct of passengers.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with students, employers, school staff, parents, and the public.
• Complete required reports in a timely and professional manner.
• Successfully complete all training programs and all continuing education requirements in a timely and professional manner.
• Provide maximum safety for passengers while in the bus and during loading and unloading.
• Inspect interior of bus; seats, seat belts, safety restraints, wheelchair tie-downs and wheelchair lift.
• Assist in transporting challenged children and/or children with behavior problems to and from school, as well as related activities.
• Exercise student management through correct use of communication.
• Be able to control the students while on the bus to ensure a minimum amount of distraction for the driver.
• Be able to control an emergency in a proper manner.
• Check for students and lost items after each route. Assist in keeping the bus clean and in order.
• Maintain a cooperative attitude and communicate with fellow employees, supervisors, parents, passengers and school personnel.
• Handle additional duties as assigned to complete contract hours.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above and below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to eligible individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education And/Or Experience

Please see Minimum and Desired Qualifications.

Communication and Language Skills

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general correspondence, technical procedures and/or governmental regulations.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to work with basic mathematical concepts.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, peers and community.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
• Ability to perform tasks quickly and efficiently and follow verbal directions.
• Ability to work around congested areas.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule around job responsibilities.

Analytical and Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions in written, verbal or diagram form, and deal with several abstract variables.

Temperaments

• Ability to teach others, work with people, and influence people in their opinions, attitudes, and judgments.
• Ability to perform a variety of duties.
• Ability to work with people who express conflicting opinions.
• Ability to solve problems, make sound judgments, and reach conclusions.
• Ability to express personal feelings professionally, and perform effectively under stress.

Physical Attributes

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, talk or hear, and use hands to finger, handle, type or feel. The employee may occasionally sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Certificates, Licenses

Must possess or be eligible to obtain a valid New Mexico class B commercial driver's license with the proper endorsements.

Must have current Red Cross First-Aid certification or equivalent and CPR certification or a willingness to obtain this training and certification.

Term of Employment

School year, days of duty, and salary determined by district schedule.

Evaluation

Performance of duty will be evaluated at least annually in accordance with Aztec School Board Policy.