Bus Driver

Job Title:

Bus Driver

FLSA Status:

NonExempt

Reports To:

Director of Operations/Transportation

Date:

March 2018

Purpose of Job:

To pick up and deliver children according to a planned schedule.

Primary Job Duties/Responsibilities:   The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned as needed.

General Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Pick up and deliver children according to planned schedule
• Maintain student discipline at all times
• Report any misconduct of a student to the principal or designated personnel
• Maintain a clean, safe environment by sweeping and/or cleaning the bus periodically
• Refrain from use of profanity or tobacco while transporting students
• Maintain bus by reporting any malfunctions and/or needed services to the Director of Operations and Mechanics
• Pre-trip vehicle before each run
• Report all accidents no matter how minor
• Help children develop safe habits while entering and leaving a vehicle
• Perform a walk through after completion of each route to ensure no child has remained on board
• Federal and State Regulations:
• Must have an annual health examination (TCA 49-6-2108)
• Drivers are required to attend a State mandated training program each calendar year
• Employees are subject to random/ reasonable drug and alcohol testing
• Drivers are prohibited from the use of a mobile telephone while operating a school bus, loaded or unloaded (TCA 55-8-192). Mobile telephone means cellular, analog, wireless or digital telephone. Violation of this section is a class C misdemeanor
• Drivers may not allow a student to depart the bus at a location other than their designated stop without written permission from parent/guardian (TCA 49-6-2118)
• Obey all state/federal traffic laws and railroad crossing laws and regulations
• Use eight way system while loading/unloading at schools, unless secure area (TCA 55-8-151)
• Note possible causes for dismissal:

• Confirmed violation at a railroad crossing
• Positive drug test
• Failure to report to work without proper notification to Director of Operations
• Chargeable/conviction of a traffic violation which caused serious injury or death
• Use of cell phone while on bus (loaded or unloaded)
• Allowing students to de-board other than at their designated stop without parental/guardian permission

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Project a positive image of the LSSD at all times
• Keep information confidential concerning school business
• Act in a professional manner at all times
• May operate a motor vehicle to conduct various work activities
• Successful completion of Criminal Justice fingerprint/background process and drug screen
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• High school diploma
• Must have Class B commercial driver’s license with P & S endorsements
• Must be sensitive and responsive to the needs of children and their parents
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Must be at least 26 years of age
• Be of good moral character
• Be free of any felony criminal record
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Director of Operations or Director of Schools may find appropriate and acceptable

Abilities/Physical Requirements

Shall be of general good health and musculoskeletal function must be such that he/she can operate a school bus safely.   Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant finger dexterity. This position is performed under some temperature extremes and under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

The Lebanon Special School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.   In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the school system may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.