Job description

TITLE:
SCHOOL BUS DRIVER II

JOB GOAL:
To transport students safely, efficiently, and economically to and from school on a daily basis and to extra-

Curricular events on a non-regular basis

QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or GED equivalency. The requirement may be waived after successful personal interview with school board personnel.
Submit at least two references attesting to the applicant’s ability, character, and personal qualifications
Meet school bus driver certification requirements
Minimum hours of instruction
Satisfactorily pass knowledge examination
Meet state requirements for appropriate licensing
Meet local or state standards for driving test
Meet local or state standards for driver record check
All drivers must submit to random alcohol/drug testing
Ability to operate all vehicle types used in transporting students
Ability to operate telephone and radio communication when necessary

REPORTS TO:
Director of Transportation
Each driver shall be directly responsible to the principals of the schools he/she serves on matters related to student discipline and patron relations

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
To conduct pre-trip inspection of school bus prior to stops, at every trip, for defects
To use established routes and designated bus
To operate bus on approved time schedule
To report bus accidents and student injuries to authorities
To conduct emergency evaluation drills in keeping with division regulations
To instruct riders regarding being responsible passengers
To drive defensively under varying traffic conditions and inclement weather
To drive with safety of students as first priority
To report person absences in time for supervisor to secure substitute driver
To perform bus housekeeping duties inside and out
To fill gas tank and add oil if necessary
To report bus defects to supervisor or head of mechanics
To establish favorable working relationships with other drivers, maintenance personnel, teachers, students, principals, and total school staff
To exhibit positive image as a local representative of the school division
To demonstrate knowledge of rules and regulations promulgated by local, state, and federal authorities
To demonstrate knowledge of state laws and local ordinances
To deal with exuberant behavioral characteristics of youthful riders
To administer disciplinary procedures in keeping with school board policies and administrative regulations
To be alert and exercise good judgement concerning emergencies, disabled vehicles, and irregular special requests by parents of riders
To comply with dress code
To perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Transportation

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Work involves limited physical tasks and may involve limited lifting, stooping, and climbing steps

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
10 month contract

EVALUATION:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation

of Personnel.

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