What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Bus Driver Lanes Bus Service position at Birnie Bus Service, Inc?
Job Details
Description
Job Summary:
A bus driver is a person who, under the supervision of a manager, supervisor, dispatcher, or trainer, operates a van or bus over designated routes transporting school pupils, or clients to and from school or other locations. In addition, a bus driver may transport clients on private charter trips. Bus drivers may work with loud and disruptive clients. Drivers may also work with special needs individuals.
Duties/Responsibilities
Description
Job Summary:
A bus driver is a person who, under the supervision of a manager, supervisor, dispatcher, or trainer, operates a van or bus over designated routes transporting school pupils, or clients to and from school or other locations. In addition, a bus driver may transport clients on private charter trips. Bus drivers may work with loud and disruptive clients. Drivers may also work with special needs individuals.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Drive a bus daily over designated routes in accordance with time schedules, loading and unloading pupils or clients at designated locations and schools.
- Transport school pupils and teachers on school activity trips.
- Perform pre- and post-trip safety inspections of the vehicle being driven to ensure it is in proper working order.
- Perform a child check immediately after each run.
- Maintain good order and discipline among school pupils or clients.
- Follow company policies regarding pupil/client management and relations with parents, teachers, guardians, medical practitioners, medical facilities, and the public in general.
- As requested by the Operations Manager or Dispatcher, verify route turn for turn sheets and note any route changes with written notes.
- As requested by the Operations Manager or Dispatcher, make additional directional or landmark notations on bus route sheets to assist future new or substitute bus drivers.
- As requested by the Operations Manager or Dispatcher, observe and track route timing, such as total time en-route; time between stops; loading and unloading times or any other requested information for the purpose of establishing route efficiency.
- Keep records and submit reports as required.
- Sweep, clean and refuel buses.
- Report all mechanical deficiencies in writing promptly.
- Instruct students on safe riding classes and perform evacuation drills as directed.
- Escort school pupils across streets as required by law.
- Perform daily inspections of buses and associated equipment prior to transportation of passengers.
- Perform Child Check as defined by company regulations.
- Maintain good order and discipline among school pupils or clients.
- Conduct safe riding instruction and perform bus evacuation drills as directed.
- All other duties as assigned.
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Must be at least 21 years of age with 3 years of driving experience.
- Valid PA driver’s license with a clean driving history.