What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bus Driver (Full-Time) position at Transportation?
Position Open Until Filled
General Description: This position performs all activities required to safely operate a school bus or county vehicle transporting students and other authorized personnel to and from schools and school-related events.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Safely transports students on an assigned/unassigned route according to a definite time schedule
- Provides transportation for field trips, other sanctioned outings, athletic contests, and extracurricular events
- Performs pre-trip inspection in accordance with Division and CDL protocols - which includes but is not limited to - fuel, oil, water, lights, brakes and steering checks
- Regulates heating and ventilating equipment provided on bus for comfort of passengers
- Takes appropriate safety precautions when students are boarding and departing
- Maintains a safe environment within the bus by enforcing rules of conduct, responding to emergencies, and reporting cases of misbehavior to appropriate administrators within the school building and Transportation Department
- Operates vehicle in compliance with all traffic and safety laws and regulations, exhibits defensive driving skills, and observes posted speed limits and other traffic laws
- Prepares for and implements emergency evacuations to include assisting students to evacuate the bus and providing safe transport
- Immediately reports all crashes/accidents to Transportation Supervisor
- Keeps accurate records of mileage, passenger numbers, and any other documentation required
- Keeps bus clean and orderly
- Identifies needs and arranges for necessary bus repairs and maintenance
- Performs other related duties, as assigned
Applicant must provide a good driving record with application.
Applicant must be 21 years of age or older.
King George County Schools offers paid on the job tranining.
This is a 180 day position.
Salary : $21 - $43