TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE OF JOB: Bus Driver

Open till Filled

QUALIFICATIONS: High School diploma or equivalent

REPORTS TO: Director of Transportation

JOB GOAL: Safe and efficient operation of a school bus to transport students to and from school and to and from activities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Be responsible for the safety and orderly conduct of the passengers on their assigned bus routes

· Report all serious discipline cases to the School Transportation Supervisor or designee in accordance with the local school board's policy, and in compliance with this regulation

· In accordance with Department of Transportation regulations, shall not use alcoholic beverages, illegal substances, or legal substances which impair the ability to drive prior to or during duty hours

· Report, in writing on the appropriate forms signed by the driver, all faulty or improperly functioning equipment to the School Transportation Supervisor, his/her designee, or local transportation provider

· Report all school bus accidents in accordance with local district and state accident reporting

procedures

· Report all hazards, whether potential or existing, on the route and all causes for failure to operate on schedule to the School Transportation Supervisor

· Perform safe and efficient operation of the school bus in accordance with federal, state, and local

statutes and regulations

· Perform a daily, thorough pre-trip and post-trip operational check of the school bus and special equipment unless completed by other qualified personnel

· Maintain orderly conduct of the passengers

· Performance during emergency situations shall be in accordance with established federal, state, and local operating procedures

· Maintain effective communications with students, employer, school staff, and the public

· Proper and timely completion of all required reports

· Satisfactory completion of all required training programs

· Implementation of maximum safety procedures for all passengers while on the bus and during loading and unloading activities

· Maintain good public relations and public image

· Other duties as assigned by Supervisor

MINIMAL REQUIREMENTS/PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:
· Complete 16 hours of in-service training per year

· Meet CDL requirements and be licensed for bus driving

· Pass SDE physical

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
· The employee is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms · The employee must lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board of Education’s policy.

If interested, please visit_ torcschools.net _and click on employment tab, fill out district application and email to address at bottom of page.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• School bus driving: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• CDL (Preferred)

Work Location: In person