Bus Driver

BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of the Director of Maintenance, Operations, & Transportation, drive a school bus to transport students safely and efficiently to assigned locations along designated routes; assure safety of vehicle by performing daily safety inspections and cleaning duties. In house opportunities to sub for regular drivers as needed up to five days a week.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Drive a school bus along designated routes; pick up and discharge students in accordance with established time lines; observe legal and defensive driving practices; assure compliance with applicable traffic and student transportation laws, codes and regulations.

Maintain order and discipline among passengers on the bus and while waiting at bus stops in accordance with District policies related to disciplining students; report behavior issues to appropriate personnel; assure student understanding of bus rules.

Conduct required daily safety inspections of buses; inspect the interior, exterior and engine of buses to assure safe operational condition; check brakes, brake lights, doors and other equipment; report mechanical malfunctions or other problems as required; maintain related records.

Maintain buses in a clean and safe operating condition; clean windows, mirrors and bus interior and exterior; sweep and mop floors; dust furniture; perform minor repairs on seats and other bus equipment; utilize basic hand tools; check and maintain fuel, oil and water levels.

Assist in the loading and unloading of physically and mentally handicapped students as required; assure students are safely fastened into their seats; utilize wheelchair lifts and tie-downs as necessary.

Maintain various logs and records related to mileage and assigned activities; prepare routine student discipline reports as needed.

Communicate with District personnel and outside agencies to exchange information and resolve issues or concerns.

Transport students and faculty on field trips or other special events as assigned; meet scheduled departure and arrival times.

Determine appropriate action in emergency situations according to established guidelines; administer first aid to passengers as needed.

OTHER DUTIES:

Perform related duties as assigned within classification.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

Safe and defensive driving practices.

Proper operation of school buses.

Applicable traffic and student transportation laws, codes and regulations.

Basic first aid procedures.

Basic record-keeping techniques.

Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

Health and safety regulations.

Oral and written communication skills.

ABILITY TO:

Drive a school bus safely and efficiently.

Learn and apply District policies and procedures related to student discipline.

Maintain a safe discipline level among passengers.

Observe legal and defensive driving practices.

Learn and follow designated routes.

Maintain bus in clean and proper working condition.

Conduct safety inspections and perform routine preventive maintenance.

Administer first aid.

Maintain routine records.

Understand and follow oral and written directions.

Communicate effectively with others

Meet schedules and time lines.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and three years of experience driving a motor vehicle with one year driving a public bus.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

School bus and outdoor environment.

Exposure to fumes, dust, odors, oil/grease and gases.

Driving a vehicle to conduct work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Sitting for extended periods of time while operating buses.

Hearing and speaking to exchange information.

Reaching, pulling and pushing to open bus doors.

Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to inspect and wash buses.

Climbing ladders or steps.

Reaching overhead, above the shoulders or horizontally.

Seeing to monitor passengers and operate a vehicle.

Lifting moderately heavy children or objects as assigned by the position.

Persons performing in this classification will exert 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects