What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bus Driver - Claiborne County Schools (Future/General Interest Opening: Collection of applications/resumes for current and future consideration.) position at CLAIBORNECOUNTYSCHOOLS?
The School Bus Driver safely transports students to and from school during designated routes. This role acts as a vital community link and the first daily point of contact for students. Drivers manage student behavior, operate vehicles under varying conditions, and perform routine maintenance. Positions are typically part-time split shifts aligned with the public school calendar.
Core Responsibilities
- Vehicle Operation: Drive assigned bus daily according to established schedules.
- Route Compliance: Stop only at designated locations to load and unload students safely.
- Safety Inspection: Perform mandatory pre-trip and post-trip vehicle mechanical inspections daily.
- Student Safety Check: Inspect the vehicle interior after every run to ensure no students remain on board.
- Behavior Management: Maintain order and enforce passenger safety rules firmly and politely.
- Incident Reporting: Submit written documentation regarding student misconduct to school administrators promptly.
- Basic Maintenance: Keep the bus clean and check levels for fuel, oil, and tires.
- Emergency Response: Direct emergency evacuations and administer basic first aid if necessary.
- Extracurricular Transport: Drive students and teachers to field trips or athletic events when required.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Age Limit: Must be at least 21 to 25 years old depending on county board guidelines.
- Licensing: Hold a valid Tennessee Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A or B.
- Endorsements: Possess both a Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsement.
- Background Check: Pass a comprehensive criminal background check and fingerprinting.
- Health Screen: Pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical, including vision and hearing checks.
- Drug Testing: Submit to a pre-employment drug screening and subsequent random testing.
- Driving Record: Maintain a clean driving history with no recent major traffic violations.
Working Conditions
- Split Shift: Work a morning shift and an afternoon shift with a break in between.
- Weather Exposure: Drive and inspect vehicles during extreme heat, cold, rain, or winter conditions.
- Physical Demands: Sit for extended periods and routinely lift, pull, or assist students with special needs.