What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bus Driver position at Transportation Office?
SUPERVISOR: DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION
JOB OBJECTIVE
- Transport students from home to school, from school to home, and from school on field or other approved trips in a safe manner
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- The driver must have and maintain a valid C.D.L. for Class “B” school bus
- The driver must be certifiable by the County Board of Education for driving a school bus
- The driver must be insurable by the district’s fleet insurance carrier
- The driver must have the ability to professionally respond to student misconduct
- BCI/FBI Background Check
JOB LOCATION
- Bus garage/school bus
EQUIPMENT UTILIZED
- School bus
- Power washer
- Computer
- Transportation Radio
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide courteous, orderly, punctual, and safe transportation of students in assigned vehicles along prescribed routes to and from designated schools
- Drive safely on all assigned routes, obey all state and local traffic laws and Northwest Local transportation department regulations and procedures
- Comply with all Ohio Pupil Transportation and Safety Rules as prescribed by the Ohio Department of Education
- Attend state, county, and district safety meetings or courses which are required for re-employment
- Make daily bus inspections to check tires, gas, lights, brakes, and other items as required by law. Check interior of bus daily for damage
- Make a report in writing of mechanical defects, malfunctions, damage, etc. to the transportation supervisor
- Driver is responsible for fueling the bus and adding oil. Buses should be fueled at a half tank or more at all times
- Clean interior of bus, outside mirrors, and glass areas daily for regular and extra trips. De-ice in cold weather
- Maintain discipline on the bus and report student misconduct to the appropriate building principal as soon as possible. Meet with the principal to discuss the student misconduct
- Remain on bus while students are loading and unloading
- Make all required reports, oral or written of accidents, student misconduct, bus deficiencies, time cards, absentee reports, passenger lists, forms for Treasurer’s office, etc.
- Report to work everyday at the assigned time
- Provide a communication link between parents, students, and school. Meet with parents and administrators as required
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform other bus driving duties as directed
- Comply with all Northwest local Board of Education policies and procedures
ADDITIONAL WORKING CONDITIONS
- Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue
- Occasional operation of a bus under inclement weather conditions
- Occasional interaction among unruly children
Special Posting Notes: *ROUTE POSITION #7 which is currently Bus #20 Special Needs AM and PM @ 4.25 hours