Bus Driver

Starting Date: Immediately Job Description Title: School Bus Driver Position Purpose Under the general supervision of the Director of Transportation, to ensure the safe transportation of students, staff, and others to and from school, residential neighborhoods, and field trips. Essential Functions Safely drive a school bus on days when school is in session over designated routes in accordance with time schedules, loading and unloading students at designated locations. Transport students, teachers and others on school field or activity trips. Inspect assigned bus on a daily basis prior to transporting passengers to ensure the bus is in good, clean and safe working order. Cleans and refuels bus as needed. Ensures that a communication device is in proper working order before each trip. Reports all mechanical deficiencies, traffic violations, or accidents promptly. Arranges for and ensures completion of routine maintenance of bus (e.g., oil change) and transports the bus to and from maintenance and/or repair facilities. Maintains order and discipline in an effective and courteous manner among students while in accordance with district policies and procedures; reports any incidents involving student discipline. Observes and tracks route timing, such as total time en‑route, time between stops, loading and unloading times, or any other requested information to establish route efficiency. Maintains and submits records and reports as required. Follows procedures to ensure no child is left alone on bus without adult supervision at any time, and that all children have departed the bus at the end of all bus routes (morning, evening and during field trips or other special trips). Inventories bus emergency and first‑aid supplies and equipment; reports needs to the Director. Prepares aides and children for bus drills and ensures bus evacuation drills are held as required. In case of accidents/emergencies, evacuates children according to written and practiced procedures and ensures medical emergency procedures are followed; completes a written report as required. Attends and participates in trainings, continuing education, career and professional development opportunities. Additional Duties Performs other related tasks as assigned. Equipment Uses standard automotive and bus equipment, and telephone. Travel Requirements Travels to and from school district buildings, vehicle service stations, field‑trip locations and other destinations as required. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of all traffic laws, regulations, road signs and related information. Manual dexterity sufficient to operate the bus, conduct pre‑trip inspections, and clean the bus. Visual and auditory acuity within professionally determined normal ranges, with correction if needed. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Effective organizational, problem‑solving, and time‑management skills. Ability to learn and comprehend information from procedures manuals and other materials; ability to comprehend and follow traffic signs. Ability to physically move through the bus and classroom areas. Ability to maintain composure and perform responsibilities under pressure and in cases of accidents or other emergencies. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work. Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards Works in standard school bus environment. Qualifications Profile Required: Current Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), class B with Passenger and School Bus endorsement; Motor Vehicle Operator’s (DMV) License. Education: High School Diploma or GED. Bilingual, both oral and written, ability (English/Spanish) is preferred. Experience: Successful prior experience working as a bus driver, preferably in a school district or transporting children. FLSA Status: Nonexempt Position Type: Part‑time #J-18808-Ljbffr