What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bus Driver position at Frontier Central School District?
The Frontier CSD Transportation Department will provide CDL training. Please contact the Transportation Office at 716-926-1705.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Use equipment properly in regard to the safety of all persons and other vehicles at all times and in all places.
2. Ensure that your vehicle is roadworthy before each trip.
3. Is responsible for the safety, health and welfare of your passengers.
4. Constantly re-evaluates driving techniques to upgrade your ability to cope with the constantly changing driving environment.
5. Reports emergency procedures taken to parent and transportation office.
6. Reports behavior problems on forms provided to the principal and transportation office.
7. Reports mechanical defects on daily report sheets in the morning and afternoon.
8. Is responsible for the transfer and receiving of children.
9. Keeps the bus clean and is sure the bus is equipped with a full first aid kit, etc.
10. Instructs or informs children about safety practices when entering and leaving the bus.
11. If unable to care for students in an emergency situation, know where first aid, police stations, telephone and nearest hospitals are located.
12. Meets time schedules as required.
13. Keeps informed about any special handicaps of student passengers.
14. Maintains orderly conduct of children on the bus.
15. Performs related work as required (i.e. fueling, snow removal from bus lights and windows, bus washing) and other duties as directed.
Job Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Must be eligible for a Class B Commercial Driver’s License with a “P” for passenger and an “S” endorsement for school bus endorsement issued by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles.
2. Must possess the above-stated license at the time of permanent appointment.
3. Must be at least 21 years of age, as per New York State Education Law.
4. Must have good knowledge of driving safety practices and traffic laws.
5. Must have the ability to operate a bus under all driving and road conditions.
6. Must have the ability to make minor repairs to the vehicle.
7. Must have the ability to understand and follow simple oral and written directions.
8. Must have the ability to get along with children and command their respect.
9. Must have mechanical aptitude, mental alertness and dependability.
10. Must be able to write and speak clearly.
11. Must be able to perform basic arithmetic computations.
12. Must be in good physical condition.
Position Start Date:09/01/2026
Application Deadline:09/30/2026
Civil Service Title: Bus Driver
Job Number: 26-100
Salary : $20 - $32