Bus Driver (Full Time)

FLORENCE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT FIVE

TITLE:                                   Bus Driver

QUALIFICATIONS:           1.   At least 18 years of age

1. A valid commercial driver’s license
2. Ability to maintain discipline
3. Safe driving record
4. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

REPORTS TO:                      Transportation Supervisor

JOB GOAL:  To provide safe and efficient transportation to the students.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Advises students and other passengers of appropriate behavior for the purpose of reinforcing established guidelines and maintaining passenger safety.
2. Assesses incidents, complaints, accidents and/or potential emergency situations (e.g. road hazards, medical emergencies, accidents, etc.) for the purpose of resolving and/or recommending a resolution to the situation.
3. Assists students and other passengers for the purpose of providing safe loading and unloading from buses during normal transport and emergency situations.
4. Attends unit meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of gathering information required to perform job functions.
5. Cleans assigned vehicles, both interior and exterior, for the purpose of ensuring safety, appearance, and sanitation of vehicle.
6. Drives school bus/es for the purpose of transporting passengers over scheduled routes to and from school and/or field trips in a safe and timely manner.
7. Informs other school personnel and parents of events, policies and/or practices (e.g. scheduled stops, established routes, route conditions, etc.) for the purpose of providing information and/or clarification of procedures.
8. Monitors students and other passengers during transit for the purpose of ensuring the safe transportation of all passengers.
9. Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections (e.g. tire pressure, exterior condition, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the safe operating condition of the vehicle and complying with mandated guidelines.
10. Prepares reports (e.g. field trips reports, incident reports, inspections records, passenger misconduct, mileage logs, student counts, routing information, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, conveying information, and/or complying with established guidelines. 
11. Reports observations and/or incidents (e.g. discipline, accidents, inappropriate social behavior, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to appropriate personnel for their action.
12. Responds to inquiries from students, parents, and/or staff for the purpose of providing the necessary information regarding transportation services.

WORKING CONDITIONS:  Safety is essential to job performance. Employees must exercise caution and comply with Conditions: standard safety regulations and district procedures when involved in the following situations:

• Balancing, bending, crouching, kneeling, reaching, and standing.
• Exposure to adverse weather conditions and temperature extremes.
• Exposure to air-borne particulates, chemical irritants, combustible materials, electrical hazards, equipment vibrations, noises, and odors. Exposure to wet and/or slippery surfaces.
• Exposure to blood-borne pathogens and communicable diseases.
• Interactions with aggressive, disruptive, and/or unruly individuals.
• Lifting, carrying, and moving work-related supplies/equipment.
• Operating and/or riding in a vehicle. Working in/near active vehicular traffic.
• Performing tasks that require strenuous physical exertion.
• Traveling to meetings and work assignments.
• Working in proximity to moving mechanical parts.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  

Nine-month year.  Salary and work schedule to be established by the Board.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job is evaluated in accordance with provisions of Boards Policy.

JOB WILL REMAIN ACTIVE UNTIL FILLED