Primary Purpose:

Ensure safe and orderly transportation of students on assigned route. Operate district vehicle that transports students and other authorized personnel to and from schools or other designated location.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Requires Safety Certification to drive Microbus.
• No CDL required.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Must be 18 years of age
• Ability to pass alcohol and drug test
• Ability to complete required bus driver safety training
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Knowledge of student discipline procedure
• Ability to manage student behavior
• Ability to operate Microbus

Experience:

• None

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Vehicle Operation

1. Follow assigned route and adhere to established schedules.
2. Drive district vehicle to and from extracurricular activities.
3. Check vehicle for mechanical defects before and after each operation and notify supervisor of needed repairs.
4. Report all accidents, vehicle damage, student injuries, and mechanical failures. Complete required reports.
5. Keep assigned vehicle clean and fueled.

Student Management

1. Supervise students while they board and leave the vehicle and cross the street.
2. Communicate with teachers and parents on a daily basis regarding student behavior while on bus.
3. Maintain discipline; report student discipline problems to appropriate administrator.
4. Instruct students on safe riding rules and regulations.
5. Be a positive role model for students; support mission of school district.

Safety

1. Observe all traffic laws and safety regulations.
2. Inspect vehicle by checking fuel, oil, water, tires, lights, brakes, and steering to ensure safe operation before driving.
3. Ensure proper condition of emergency equipment, such as first aid kit, fire extinguisher, flags, fuses, crow bar, and reflector.
4. Correct unsafe conditions in work area that could cause an accident and inform supervisory of any conditions that are not correctable immediately.
5. Report any hazardous conditions along the route.

Other

1. Operate two-way radio equipment to communicate with transportation office.
2. Work irregular hours as needed.
3. Attend and complete required training program to maintain safety certification.
4. Keeps records on mileage, gas and oil consumption, and number of passengers transported.
5. Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
6. Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible and serve as a role model for all district staff.
7. Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Operate school vehilcle; two-way radio; global positioning system (GPS); safety equipment including but not limited to flares, reflective signs, and fire extinguisher

Posture: Prolonged sitting; frequent standing and twisting; occasional kneeling/squatting, bending, stooping, and pushing/pulling

Motion: Prolonged driving; moderate walking; frequent climbing stairs, grasping/squeezing, wrist and shoulder flexion/extension, and reaching

Lifting: Limited light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds) on a daily basis

Environment: Frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, noise, and vehicle fumes; work around moving vehicles; regularly work irregular hours, and occasionally work prolonged hours

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Salary : $15 - $20