Bus Driver

SUMMARY:  Provide safe and efficient transportation services for students over specified routes according to a time schedule.  Complies with traffic regulations.

RESPONSIBILITIES (other duties may be assigned):

• Show proficiency in handling and maneuvering the school bus safely and professionally.
• Complete a pre-trip inspection prior to each use of the school bus.

• Obey all traffic laws.
• Observe all FCC regulations for the use of the two-way radio.
• Supervise the boarding and deboarding of all students.
• Maintain student discipline on the bus.
• Keep assigned bus(es) clean each day and maintain at least one-half tank of fuel.
• Follow assigned schedules and routes and discharge students at authorized stops only.
• Transport only authorized students.
• Report all accidents and complete proper forms.
• Attend meetings as request or required.
• Complete all required paperwork in a timely manner.
• Follow all procedures, policies and directives of the supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Possess a valid Michigan driver’s license.
• Possess a CDL Class B-P-S without air brake restrictions.
• No more than 6 points on driving record.
• Ability to pass the DOT annual physical.
• Ability to carry out detailed written and/or verbal instructions.
• Willingness and ability to work cooperatively with and relate positively to staff, students, parents, community and others.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Possess a neat and clean appearance.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of the transportation staff.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met be an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit.  The employee is also required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms.  The employee must squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and reach forward.  The employee frequently uses hand strength to grasp items.  The employee frequently repeats the same hand, arm or finger motion and will use hand strength to grasp tools.

• The employee may assist with physically lifting students (minimum 35#).  The employee will sometimes push/pull items.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee must be able to physically push objects.
• The employee must be able to assist students with standing, transferring and walking.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a school bus, and will occasionally work indoors and outdoors.  
• Noise level is frequently loud and employee may have to raise his/her voice to be heard.
• The employee will work in various temperatures and occasionally walk on slippery surfaces.