Bus Driver for Route

Position Reports To:                 Transportation Director

Position Requirements:

• High school diploma
• Possess CDL license
• Possess yellow card
• Must be able to pass criminal background check
• Must be able to pass drug test and DOT physical

Terms of Employment:                Employed 183 days per school calendar year

Evaluation:                                  Evaluated by Transportation Director

Performance Responsibilities:

• Safely operate a vehicle on an assigned route in transporting passengers to and from designated locations, as well as related activities, in a safe, timely manner.
• Maintain, read and understand route sheets including time changes and notify supervisor immediately of any changes. Maintain good work habits through timeliness and low absenteeism for daily assignments and extra trips.
• Properly care for the assigned vehicle and its component parts as prescribed by the company to ensure safety, minimize wear, and to extend its useful life.
• Operate the two-way communication equipment correctly and according to company policy.
• Inspect each vehicle before, during, and after each trip using correct procedures and complete all necessary forms and reports. Operate the vehicle and stop to allow passengers to board and disembark using safe and responsible procedures.
• If applicable, operate adaptive transportation lift to board and discharge challenged passengers using safe and responsible procedures.
• Keep vehicle clean and orderly with daily cleaning after each route operated, as well as, check for lost items.
• Maintain a presentable appearance which includes being properly dressed according to company standards, neat grooming, and good hygiene.
• Maintain a cooperative attitude with fellow employees, supervisors, passengers, always promoting company goodwill.
• Must be able to fuel vehicle in accordance with company standards.
• Control emergency situations in proper manner.
• Control vehicle keys, fueling slip receipts, pre-trip and post-trip forms while in possession, and turn in to dispatch as required by your supervisor.
• Successfully complete driving skills evaluation as required,
• Attend all required in-service training, company required safety meetings, and training, and any other required meetings.
• Must be able to comply with all contractual obligations as well as all local, state, and federal laws and regulations pertaining to the operation of the vehicle.
• Immediately report every accident, no matter how insignificant the accident may appear.
• Accurately maintain proper timesheets and records.
• Follow the correct end-of-shift procedures.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as requested by supervisors or superintendent.