Bus Driver

School Bus DriverReports to: Director of TransportationSchool bus drivers pick up and drop off students along established routes. They may also transport students and faculty to special events, such as field trips or sporting events which may include nights or weekends. School bus drivers are typically employed during the school year (approximately 180 days) working split shifts of mornings and/or afternoons. The bus driver is an extension of the school system. Each driver is considered a public relations agent of the school system and should provide safe, courteous, and reliable service.Qualifications:Driver must have a Wisconsin driver license with an "S" endorsementHave sufficient use of both hands and the foot normally used to operate the foot brake and foot accelerator correctly and efficiently per Wis. Statutes 343.12Meet the physical/medical standards for a school bus endorsementAbility to read maps and follow written and verbal geographic directionsNo felony convictions for offenses that will result in disqualification for obtaining an "S" endorsementDrivers must complete a physical examination at the beginning of employment, and as required by the Motor Vehicle Department for renewal of license and each year beyond the age of seventy (70) years. The Board of Education also reserves the right to require a special medical examination at any timeMust be able to physically move through the bus and have the manual dexterity sufficient to operate the bus, conduct pre-trip inspections, and clean the busOther requirements/standards as described under WI DOT Trans 300.16 – Driver requirementsOther requirements/standards as described under WI DOT Trans 112 – Medical standards for driver licensing and general standards for school bus endorsementAbilities, Skills and Knowledge Desired:Must be reliable and responsibleMust be able to control all aspects of driving a bus, and know, understand, and obey all traffic rulesMust be able to exercise good judgment and remain calm in an emergency situationMust be able to read and understand a map, and operate a two-way radioBe accepting and relate to a variety of students and be able to maintain orderBe able to recognize bus mechanical safety hazardsMaintain working knowledge of first aid procedures and be ready to administer aidDrivers assigned to special needs routes require the physical stamina and stature to load, unload, and secure wheelchair students, willingness to endure exposure to inclement weather, skill to operate lifts, and knowledge of proper safety requirements of individual wheelchairsEstablish and maintain effective work relationshipsResponsibilities:Drive a school bus on a time schedule (maintaining a consistent schedule so that students/parents can plan accordingly); transporting students to and from their homes to a variety of possible school sites, and on field trips as assignedOversee the loading and unloading of students, ensuring the physical safety of the studentsMaintain a safe environment within the bus by enforcing District rules of conduct and responding to emergenciesMonitor students with special health problems while on bus; follow written or oral health instructions, report any difficulty following prescribed instructions and procedures, administer first aid, and call for emergency assistance as necessaryFollow District rules for transporting students not enrolled on busResponsible for properly securing students needing special seatingKeep bus interior and exterior cleanComplete all pre-trip and post-trip inspections (check the condition of a vehicle's tires, brakes, windshield wipers, lights, oil, fuel, water, and safety equipment and all other inspection areas to ensure that everything is in working order)Immediately report any bus malfunctions or needed repairs, and deliver the bus to the service garage for all authorized repairsImmediately report any accident to the Director of Transportation and report delays or other traffic and transportation situationsPrepare and submit reports that may include student discipline reports, time logs, fuel use, and daily mileage logsBe attentive to traffic and inclement weather conditionsAttend meetings, programs, and in-service training as assigned or requestedIn case of any unforeseen disaster, take full responsibility to evacuate the students and move them to a secure placeFollow District policies and procedures related to the transportation programPerform other duties as assignedPerformance Evaluation: Performance will be evaluated by Director of Transportation every yearTerm of Employment: Approximately 9 monthsPay rate: $29.78