What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bus Driver position at Alabama State Department of Education?
BUS DRIVER
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Possess and maintain a valid Alabama bus driver's license (ABL) and commercial driver’s license (CDL) with P/S endorsement.
- Maintain a current Alabama School Bus Physical or ALDOT Health Card as required by state law or the Alabama State Department of Education.
- Possess and maintain an acceptable motor vehicle record including the ability to remain insurable under school system insurance requirements.
- Must meet background clearance as specified by Alabama statutes and State Board of Education regulations.
Reports to: Transportation Supervisor
Contract: 182Days
Job Description/Performance:
- Demonstrates support for the school system, its vision, goals, and
priorities.
- Adheres to all traffic laws and driving safety rules.
- Prepares and submits monthly school bus reports as required.
- Prepares and submits an accident report when involved in an accident.
- Performs daily pre-trip inspection of the bus and completes and submits forms as required.
- Performs post-trip inspection of the bus.
- Performs duties in a courteous, professional manner.
- Maintains a clean bus.
- Maintains discipline while students are on the bus.
- Reports students with discipline problems to the proper authority.
- Reports all accidents immediately to the transportation office and other appropriate officials; follows school system procedures related to accidents and post-accident activities.
- Regulates heating, cooling, and/or ventilation of the bus or vehicle for the comfort and safety of passengers.
- Notifies supervisor and/or other appropriate authorities in case of mechanical failure of bus or lateness.
- Maintains and uses communications and/or surveillance equipment on buses according to school system regulations.
- Maintains cooperative and appropriate relationships with students, parents, community members, and other employees.
- Picks up and discharges students at authorized stops in accordance with assigned route and schedule.
- Prepares for and assists students in evacuating the bus when necessary.
- Transports students on field trips and outings, athletic events, and other extracurricular or co-curricular events (evenings, nights, or other times) as assigned.
- Attends scheduled training.
- Maintains confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters in accordance with state and federal law.
- Demonstrates initiative in identifying potential problems and/or opportunities for improvement in areas of responsibility.
- Responds to inquiries and requests in a timely and positive manner.
- Maintains and submits required reports, records, and correspondence in a timely and accurate manner.
- Properly cares for tools, equipment, and material resources of the school system.
- Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local Board policies, and state, federal, and local laws.
- Reports absences and takes leave in accordance with Board policies and procedures.
- Reports identified mechanical needs to the Transportation Department.
- Assumes other reasonable and equitable job-related duties assigned by the immediate superviso r(s).
Salary : $37,029 - $57,293