Training, Bus Driver

THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MANATEE COUNTY

Local Title: OPERATOR, SCHOOL BUS

State Title: Bus Drivers

JOB DESCRIPTION


JOB GOAL:

Provides safe and timely home-to-school transportation to students of her/his assigned route and on assigned extra-curricular and sports trips in accordance with federal, state and local laws and regulations.


QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High School Diploma, an acceptable equivalency diploma or willing to obtain GED.
2. Must pass an annual physical examination and meet established personnel requirements.
3. Possession of a valid Florida Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
4. A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of traffic and highway safety rules and regulations and of the precautions necessary to avoid accidents. Ability to operate a bus in a safe and economical manner. Ability to understand and carry out instructions and to perform work requiring good physical condition. Ability to relate to students, parents, and school system personnel. Ability to lift and remove students from the school bus in an emergency. Completion of required first aid and defensive driving courses.


REPORTS TO:

Director of Transportation


SUPERVISES:

N/A


PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Transports students to and from school following a pre-planned route according to a definite time schedule.

1. 2. Drives bus carefully and in compliance with traffic regulations and Transportation procedures.
2. Assumes responsibility for the safety of school children in loading, unloading and transporting them to and from school.
3. Instructs children in safety precautions and practices.
4. Signals children when to cross the street or highway and assures that children are safely across upon departure from bus.
5. Maintains discipline; reports unruly behavior to principal of school or to supervisor.
6. Inspects and sweeps bus.
7. Reports delays and accidents.
8. Keeps operational records and makes simple reports.
9. Reports defects or problems with vehicle to Vehicle Maintenance Department.
10. Assures bus meets regular maintenance schedules.
11. Performs related work as required.
12. Maintain valid CDL at all times.
13. Submit to and pass random drug and alcohol testing.
14. Ability to lead subordinate personnel.
15. Ability to communicate effectively with school personnel, the students and the public.
16. Ability to prepare reports and correspondence as required.
17. Knowledge of the process and procedures of the Transportation Department regarding paid time.
18. Ability to perform basic math calculations and knowledge of office practice and procedures.
19. Ability to distinguish the significant from the less significant when dealing with the behavior of the students on the bus.
20. Ability to communicate with parents when problems arise.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to pass the required School Board physical. Ability to climb stairs, walk distances required, lift student weight to 40 lbs. and evacuate all students from the school bus in an emergency.


TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the District's approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the District.


EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of personnel.


Board approved:


Revised on:

05/17/1999

11/12/2008

10/10/2017

05/12/2018


SALARY SCHEDULE: AFSCME

PAYGRADE: 17B

SHORT TITLE: TRN023, TRN056 (Part Time)

STATE JOB CODE: 78030


Pay Scale

Negotiated Starting Hourly : $24.06