Bus Driver- 7.5 hrs/daily

BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Maintenance, Operations and Transportation, operate a school bus to transport students safely and efficiently to an assigned location using a designated route. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: Drive a school bus along a designated route, picking up and discharging students in accordance with time schedules. E Maintain order and discipline among passengers on the bus and while waiting at bus stops in accordance with District policies related to disciplining students. E Conduct daily safety inspection of bus, inspecting the interior, exterior and engine of vehicle. E Maintain bus in clean and safe operating condition; wash, sweep and clean vehicles; refuel, service and prepare vehicle for operation. E Transport students, faculty and parents on field trips or other events; meet scheduled departure and arrival times as assigned. E Assist handicapped students to board or leave bus safely; assist students in wheelchairs by pushing chairs onto ramp, operating lift and securing wheelchairs inside van; determine appropriate action in potential or real medical emergency situations according to established guidelines. E Prepare and maintain records and reports related to vehicle operation and condition. E Observe legal and defensive driving practices; assure compliance with applicable traffic and student transportation laws, codes and regulations. E Administer first aid to passengers as needed. E Perform related duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of: Safe and defensive driving practices. Proper operation of school buses. Applicable traffic and student transportation laws, codes and regulations. First aid procedures. Basic record-keeping techniques. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy. Ability to: Drive a school bus safely and efficiently. Maintain safe discipline level among passengers. Learn and apply District policies and procedures related to student discipline. Observe legal and defensive driving practices. Learn and follow designated routes and time schedules. Read and interpret maps. Maintain bus in clean and proper working condition. Conduct safety inspections and perform routine preventive maintenance. Administer first aid to ill or injured children. Maintain routine records. Understand and follow oral and written directions. Communicate effectively with others. Maintain regular attendance. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective relationships with others. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid Class B driver’s license with passenger and air brake endorsements. Valid Medical Card. WORKING CONDITIONS: Environment: School bus and outdoor environment. Fumes and noise from vehicle operation. Physical demands: Hearing and speaking to exchange information. Seeing to monitor students. Sitting or standing for extended periods of time. Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to inspect and wash the bus. Climbing ladders or steps. Reaching overhead, above the shoulders or horizontally. Lifting, pushing or pulling moderately heavy objects. Hazards: Traffic hazards. Driving a vehicle during adverse weather conditions.