School Bus Driver

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Drives a school bus on an assigned route and may perform minor maintenance tasks in connection with such operation; does related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

This is manual work of average difficulty requiring skill in the operation of a large automotive vehicle. The operator is responsible for the safety and conduct of the children who are passengers. The work is performed under general supervision with considerable leeway allowed the operator in carrying out the details of the work.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:

• Operates a school bus on a regular schedule or on special occasions;
• Checks the operating condition of the bus before starting on a trip;
• Reports any operational defect to the immediate superior;
• Informs children about safety practices;

• Maintains orderly conduct of children on bus;
• Keeps the interior and exterior of vehicle clean and neat;
• May be required to operate a station wagon or other similar vehicle;
• May be required to perform minor maintenance tasks on the vehicle;
• Maintains records of mileage, routes, times and incidents;
• Prepares and maintains maps of routes and pick-up points.

ACCEPTABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Eligibility for the appropriate level driver’s license issued by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles at time of application. Possession of license at time of appointment. Drivers must be at least 21 years of age.

NOTE:

In addition, candidates must satisfy the requirements for School Bus Driver as set forth in the Rules and Regulations of the New York State Commissioner of Education, State Education Law and Vehicle and Traffic Law.