Bus Driver

Bus Driver

Reports To: Transportation Director

Location: Bus Shop

Position: Classified Contract

Days: 180

Retirement: PSERS

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Scale: Support Staff A (A10)

Minimum Requirements:

Education: High School Diploma or GED.

Experience: Experience in operation of heavy duty equipment with a good driving record.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

Ability to remain patient at all times; ability to discipline children; knowledge of mechanical operation or vehicles; ability to report any problems of vehicle performance; knowledge of all safety regulations.

Primary Function:

To operate buses on prescribed routes to transport children to and from school.

Performance Responsibilities:

Assumes responsibility for the operation and care of the vehicle. Assumes responsibility for safety when transporting children. Maintains control of student behavior on the bus and cooperates with the Principals in the solution of discipline problems. Reports promptly any accident to proper authorities. Cooperates with other drivers who might have bus malfunctions. Maintains good rapport with public. Prepares and submits required reports as directed. Participates in in-service opportunities. Performs other duties as directed by the Transportation Director.

Evaluation Instrument: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the HCSS Board of Control's policy on Personnel Evaluations.