Bus Driver

Bus DriverBus Drivers are responsible for transporting students to and from school in a safe and timely manner.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, skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Transports students of all ages to and from school and extra-curricular activities in a safe and timely manner.Follows bus routes as written and approved by the Director of TransportationManages student behavior and maintains discipline on the busKeeps two-way radio on at all times that the bus is in operationAssists administrative personnel, teachers, and parents in promoting a positive relationship between the school, students and parents.Conducts and logs pre-trip inspections to check for cleanliness, safety, proper mechanical functions and adequate fuel level.Conducts trip inspections after each run to check for vandalism, cleanliness, lost articles and sleeping children.Observes rules, regulations and responsibilities affecting bus drivers contained in the Board policies and Transportation Handbook.Conducts safety inspections of the bus as defined by the Transportation Handbook and the Director of Transportation.Attends meetings in accordance with departmental requirements.Completes all required forms completely and promptly.Enforces Transportation Handbook rules and Board of Education policies for safe bus ridingReports any traffic violations observed to the Transportation DirectorReports changes in route conditions to the Transportation Director as soon as possibleMaintains a good record of attendance.Maintains the confidentiality of students' discipline and medical recordsKeeps the bus cleanPerforms other duties as assigned by the Director of TransportationFollows planned route on a time scheduleReports accidents immediatelyFollows ALL traffic laws, safety procedures, and transportation expectations.Supervisory Duties: Supervises students while on the busSkills and Abilities:Language:Read and comprehend bus routes, simple instructions, short correspondence and memos written in English.Communicate verbally in a clear and concise manner of the two-way radio.Write simple correspondenceCommunicate one on one and in small groupsMaintain appropriate relationships with coworkers, parents and studentsComputation:Ability to compute mathematic problems as needed in the maintenance department.Reasoning:Comprehend and follow detailed but basic written or oral instructionsSolve simple problems with few variables in stable conditionsPhysical Demands:Frequently walk short distancesFrequently climbs up and down stairsAble to assist students off and on the school bus as neededAble to quickly evacuate children from a school bus in emergency situationsRequires bending, reaching, stooping, kneeling and mobilityAble to lift up to fifty pounds to shoulder heightUse close, distance and peripheral visionAble to hear to drive school bus while children are on boardAttendance: Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this positionEvaluation: Annual formative and summative evaluation conducted by the board of education.ADA Compliance: The essential functions contained in this job description are in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. The additional duties and responsibilities listed are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned when appropriate.