Bus Driver

POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR ST. CLAIR COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM

Approved January 2019

TITLE: Bus Driver

JOB GOAL: To provide safe and efficient transportation to students

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO: Transportation Director and Principal

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Possess and maintain a current Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and a current Alabama Bus Certificate with P/S endorsement (or obtain within six (6) months of date of hire)

• Possess and maintain an acceptable motor vehicle record including no DUI convictions in the last (ten) 10 years; ability to remain insurable under school system insurance requirements

• Possess successful drug screening results and be subject to and pass subsequent drug screening tests as required

• Good public relations skills

• Maintain a current Department of Transportation (DOT) physical or Alabama School Bus Physical, as required by board policy.

• Ability to meet the suitability criteria for employment and/or certification licensure under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No

• Ability to drive morning and afternoon bus route

• Ability, agility, and stamina to engage in prolonged sitting or standing, stooping, kneeling, crawling, bending, turning, climbing, and reaching

• Ability to work collaboratively as a team member with large and/or diverse groups

• Ability to work in confined spaces, heights, indoors, outdoors, noisy/quiet environments, and during inclement weather

• Proficiency in oral, written, and electronic communications

• Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule as needed (after hours, on weekends, and holidays)

• Ability to operate a school vehicle over an assigned route according to a defined time schedule, which may require driving during pre-daylight and dusk

• Ability to identify mechanical problems, to implement preventative maintenance programs, and follow requirement safety rules

• Ability to lift objects weighing up to 50

• Ability to exert up to 30 pounds of

• Physical ability to perform all duties and responsibilities as specified by state and federal regulations, including but not limited to pre-trip inspections, post-trip inspections, and bus

• Ability to be punctual and in regular

• Such alternative qualifications to those listed as the board may require

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Demonstrates support for the school system, its purpose, direction, and

• Demonstrates the ability to multi-task and to prioritize tasks

• Maintains confidentiality of any Board of Education business, its staff, and its students.

• Demonstrates and models regular and predictable

• Demonstrates professionalism in appearance and in attitude at all times

• Reports to the Transportation Director immediately when traffic violations, accidents, or other vehicle-related incident occur (either in private vehicle or school system-owned vehicle). Assist Transportation Director to monitor and report safety

• Drives prescribed bus routes, extracurricular events, and transports

• Conducts daily pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections before each operation and submits any required reports related to

• Obeys all traffic

• Follows the prescribed pre-determined route unless the principal and/or Transportation Director alter the route to serve the needs of the students; discharges students at pre-determined, authorized

• Performs duties in a courteous, professional

• Follow all bus discipline policies and reports infractions to the local school administration; maintains discipline while students are on the

• Conducts safety checks and evacuation drills as required by state laws and board

• Keeps and submits records and reports as required by state laws and board policies with accuracy and within established time

• Create a safe environment for the transportation of

• Maintains an appropriate and professional relationship with students and adults at all

• Maintain a clean bus that is free of

• Reports all accidents immediately to the transportation office and other appropriate officials; follows school system procedures related to accidents and post-accident activities and

• Assists special education students in boarding, un-boarding, and

• Collaborates with school personnel in following Section 504, IEP, and other federal guidelines concerning students with special needs and with health related issues.

• Operate school system-owned vehicles in accordance with state laws and board policies.

• Regulates heating, cooling and ventilation of the bus or vehicle for the comfort and safety of

• Notifies supervisor and/or other appropriate authorities in case of mechanical failure of bus or

• Maintains and uses communications and/or surveillance equipment on buses according to school system

• Prepares for and assists students in evacuating the bus when

• Transports and maintains school bus safety equipment, first aid equipment as designated.

• Transports students on field trips and outings, athletic events, and other extracurricular or co-curricular events (evenings, nights, or other times) as assigned.

• Attends scheduled

• Reports potential problems, unusual events, or work irregularities to appropriate administrative or supervisory

• Responds to inquiries, requests, constructive feedback, concerns and/or complaints in a timely and positive

• Maintains and submits reports, records, and correspondence in a timely and accurate

• Properly uses and cares for tools, equipment, and material resources of the school system

• Reports absences and takes leave in accordance with Board policies and procedures.

• Reports promptly all mechanical needs to the appropriate

• Demonstrates initiative in identifying opportunities for improvement in areas of responsibility.

• Maintain a neat and professional

• Demonstrate regular and predicable

• Performs other job-related duties as directed by the Transportation

SALARY: Based on the St. Clair County School System Salary Schedule

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: As established by the Board and applicable state law.

EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated according to board policy.

• If involved in an accident while using a school system-owned vehicle, the employee will be required to complete a drug test as required by law. If law enforcement official determines the accident is at the fault of the employee, then an Alabama Department of Transportation physical will be required, at the expense of the employee, within two (2) days or at the discretion of the Superintendent.)
• The St. Clair County Board of Education reserves the right to require an Alabama Department of Transportation physical to be taken and passed, at the school system's expense when deemed necessary.