School Bus Driver

School Bus Driver6 hours per dayPay: $17.75 per hourPaid health benefits for employeeQualifications:Possess a valid chauffeur license.Skill in driving a school bus, as proven by passing a special performance test.Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations and school system policies and procedures.Ability to gain respect and cooperation of students, parents, administrative officials and others; to maintain discipline; to pass a required bus driver's course; to read and write.Reports To: Director of TransportationSupervises: Bus MonitorJob Overview: Under close supervision, transport pupils, faculty and other school patrons between pick-up points and school, maintain order during trips and adhere to traffic safety rules.Essential Duties:Drives bus to transport pupils between pick-up points and school, according to prescribed time schedules.Regulates heating and ventilating systems for passengers' comfort.Complies with traffic and safety regulations.Reports accidents or delays and completes required reports.Inspects bus for mechanical defects; checks gas, oil, and water before departing; cleans bus after trip.Maintains discipline when students are aboard bus; reports problems to supervisor.Enforces regulations against smoking or eating on bus.Performs other duties as assigned.Terms of Employment: 168 days contractWork Environment: School bus settingPhysical Requirements: This position requires hearing, speaking, standing, sitting, walking, bending, and lifting.Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Support Personnel.Salary Range: In accordance with the EPS Support Negotiated Contract Scale.Benefits: In accordance with the EPS Support Negotiated Contract.