Bus Driver

Bus DriverMinimum Qualifications: Valid Illinois licensed bus driver. A satisfactory driving record as revealed through checks with the National Driver Register Service and the Secretary of State's Driver Services Section, a satisfactory work history and a record free of criminal convictions. Must be able to do basic physical and visual activities. Criminal background checks are required. Satisfactory completion of annual physical and drug testing requirements. Reports to: Transportation Supervisor/Transportation Coordinator. Contract year: Subject to collective bargaining agreement. Salary: Subject to collective bargaining agreement.The basic function of this position: To provide transportation for pupils as designated by the Illinois School Code. Follow all guidelines established by the Illinois School Bus Driver Training Curriculum (Initial Illinois School Bus Driver Training Curriculum and Annual Bus Driver Training Refresher Course Curriculum).Major Responsibilities:Driving Drive bus routes as scheduledDrive the appropriately sized vehicle, as neededMaintain control of student safe bus behaviorDocument and report any student behavior or route problemsVehicle Maintenance Pre-trip the bus daily and provide list of any needed repairsPost-trip the bus daily, including activating the dome lights and checking for students, implementing all safety procedures, emptying all garbage, sweeping bus floors, cleaning windows, washing bus interior and exterior, visually inspecting of all seats condition, and completing outside visual inspection, including tire checkScheduling Services Assist with the planning of the bus routesCall parents/guardians of students assigned to buses to confirm bus stop timesInform Transportation Supervisor/Transportation Coordinator of parent/guardian requests for change in stop times or locationsRecord Keeping Maintain accurate records of bus service in order to compile state and federal transportation reports (fuel usage, fluids, and mileage)Provide information needed by the Transportation Supervisor to complete transportation recordsReport all accidents following procedures outlined in Bus Driver ManualSubmit within 10 school days of the first day of school and thereafter on the first of the month, an accurate record of students transported on their assigned bus route(s) to the Transportation Supervisor. This record will show in ascending order by bus stop how students board each bus. Any changes during a semester must be reported to the Transportation Supervisor within two school daysDriver Training Complete any necessary training when assignedAttend required classes when assignedFollow natural disaster proceduresFollow emergency procedures for the safe evacuation of the busConduct one evacuation drills each year as assigned by the Transportation SupervisorMiscellaneous Respond to radio messagesPossess general first aid knowledgeAll other duties as assigned