Job Summary:

The job of School Bus Driver is done for the purpose/s of transporting students over scheduled routes and/or to/from special excursions; ensuring vehicle is in safe operating condition; and ensuring safety of students during transport, loading and unloading from buses.

Essential Functions:

• Advises students and other passengers of appropriate behavior for the purpose of reinforcing regulations and maintaining passenger safety.
• Assesses incidents, complaints, accidents and/or potential emergency situations for the purpose of resolving and/or recommending a resolution to the situation.
• Assists other personnel for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Assists students and other passengers for the purpose of providing safe loading and unloading from buses including both emergency situations and normal transport.
• Attends meetings, classroom and behind the wheel training, safety meetings, etc. for the purpose of maintaining skills and meeting the certificate requirement/s of a school bus driver.
• Cleans assigned vehicles, both interior and exterior for the purpose of ensuring safety, appearance, and sanitation of vehicle.
• Conducts emergency evacuation drills for the purpose of ensuring efficiency of procedures and complying with mandated requirements.
• Drives school bus/s for the purpose of transporting passengers over scheduled routes to and from school and/or field trips in a safe and timely manner.
• Drives thru fuel line for the purpose of maintaining vehicle in a safe operating condition (e.g. oil, water, fuel, etc.).
• Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections (e.g. fluid levels, tire pressure, exterior condition, mirrors, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the safe operating condition of the vehicle and complying with mandated guidelines.
• Reports observations and/or incidents (e.g. discipline, inappropriate social behavior, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to appropriate personnel.
• Responds to inquiries (e.g. students, parents, other school personnel, etc.) for the purpose of providing information and/or direction.
• Supervises students and other passengers during transit for the purpose of maintaining safety and following district policy.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; preparing and maintaining accurate records; and operating equipment used in transporting students i.e. large and small buses, vans, etc.

Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes: safety practices and procedures; motor vehicle code sections on student transportation; city streets and locations.

Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; meeting deadlines and schedules; and working as part of a team.

Terms of Employment:

180 Days; Salary based on district salary scale for Bus Driver

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Support Services Personnel.