Bus Driver

Job Description

Job Description

COFFEE COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM Job Description Bus DriverResponsible to: Director of TransportationQualifications:High School Diploma or equivalentValid driver's license with CDL-BExcellent driving record or any equivalent combination of education and trainingrequired to operate commercial motor vehicle ? Demonstrated skill in driving a largebusMust pass a pre-employment physical examination with controlled substance testingand random tests for controlled substances and alcoholStrong written, verbal, and interpersonal skillsSufficient strength, agility and dexterity, visual acuity, and ocular-motor reaction timeto operate a school bus at all times, including emergency situations.Essential Responsibilities:Safely transports students on an assigned route according to a definite schedule, whichmay require driving during pre-daylight and dusk periods. Operates vehicle incompliance with all traffic and safety laws and regulations, exhibiting defensivedriving habits and observing posted speed limitsPerforms all activities required to safely drive a school bus transportingCoffeeCountySchool students and other authorized personnel to and from schools and schoolrelated eventsProvides transportation for field trips, other sanctioned outings, athletic contests, andextra-curricular events which may require driving after dark, as assignedMonitors riders for potentially dangerous riding situations; watches for and confiscatessharp objects. Reports discipline riders who break posted rulesMonitors orderly entering/exiting of bus. Takes appropriate safety precautions asstudents are boarding and departingInspects bus and checks fuel, oil water, lights, brakes and steering; regulates heating andventilating equipment provided on the bus for the comfort of passengers beforedriving. Identifies needs and arranges for repairs and maintenanceImmediately reports all accidents to school system and law enforcement officials.Handles emergency situations by stabilizing situation until assistance can beobtained. May implement emergency evacuations to include assisting students toevacuate the bus and provide safe transportKeeps records of the number of passengers transportedCleans bus inside and out, as neededAdheres to all safety and housekeeping standards established by the department andvarious regulatory agenciesDisplays ability to interact positively with, gain respect of, and maintain discipline overstudent passengers to ensure that behavior is controlled and not distractive to safedrivingDisplays knowledge of child behavior and safety practices as necessary in thecompletion of daily responsibilitiesMaintains knowledge of the local street and road system ofCoffeeCountyEnsures safe, proper, and courteous motor vehicle operating proceduresDemonstrates positive customer service skillsMaintains a positive, safe, and peaceful environment on the school busEnsures state regulations and laws pertaining to the operation of school buses arefollowedGeneral Requirements:Follows Federal and State Laws and adopted policies and procedures in accordancewith School Board prioritiesConducts oneself in the best interest of students, in accordance with the higheststandards of public education and in support of the District's Vision/MissionStatementsMaintains ethical standards, which include professionalism and the protection ofconfidential student and staff informationOther responsibilities and/or duties may be required and assigned2009