Substitute Bus Driver

Bus Driver

Drives bus to transport students over specified routes according to time schedule. Complies with traffic regulations. Drives a school bus safely and professionally. Performs and properly completes daily pre-trip inspections. Complies with all traffic ordinances. Complies with discipline policies set forth in the School Code of Conduct for Transportation. Participates in training (some training off site). Shows proficiency in handling and maneuvering school bus. Has general knowledge of first aid. Maintains daily cleanliness of assigned bus. Fuels bus to ensure that all assigned runs can be made without interruption. Reports all disciplinary problems promptly to Transportation Director. Attends required School Bus Driver training. Reports all accidents involving bus to Transportation Director as soon as communication can safely be established. Monitors the 2-way radio at all times and respond to all calls in prompt courteous business like manner. Displays loyalty to District No. 53, the School Board and its governance, policies and contracts. Supports the Mission and Vision of the District. Maintains a professional appearance. Maintains a professional and positive rapport with parents/co-workers/administration/School Board. Supervises students while transporting them.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Must have no points on driving record and able to pass physical including drug test.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Must be able to obtain a Class B Commercial Driver's License. Must pass State Skill Test and State Written Test. Illinois drivers license for 3 years.

Language Skills

Ability to read a limited number of two and three syllable words and to recognized similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. Ability to print and speak simple sentences.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume and distance.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Other Skills and Abilities

Ability to work in a friendly manner with co-workers and students. Ability to read and understand maps. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all District requirements and Board of Education policies.

Physical Demands

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continuously required to sit and occasionally required to walk or stand. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk while performing the duties of this job. The employee frequently repeats the same hand, arm or finger motion many times. The employee frequently uses hand strength to grasp tools. And is continuously driving on the job. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds such as students. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and peripheral 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in temperatures above 100 and below 32 and occasionally will walk on slippery surfaces. The employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints and interact with public and other workers. The employee has direct responsibility for the safety and well-being of others. The noise level in the work environment is frequently loud to where you have to raise your voice to be heard.