Bus Driver

Portsmouth Public Schools•Portsmouth, VA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs responsible semiskilled human support work in the transportation of pupils to and from school and special events.

General knowledge of the problems involved in operating a school bus.
General knowledge of the geography of the City and the location of streets.
Skill in the safe operation of a school bus.
Ability to detect malfunctioning equipment.
Ability to assist children with patience and understanding.
Ability to establish and effective working relationships with school officials, public, associates and students.
Climbing, stooping, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, grasping, and repetitive motions.
Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word, and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly.
Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
Visual acuity is required for visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, and observing general surroundings and activities.
Possession of or ability to acquire an appropriate commercial driver's license valid in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Minimum of (5) years driving experience in the safe operation of a motor vehicle.

Driving school bus; picking up and delivering students to and from school.
Performs pre-trip inspection of school bus; reports operating and equipment deficiencies.
Cleans bus inside and out; Fuels bus as required.
Obeys all traffic laws and observes mandatory safety regulations for school bus operations.
Transports only authorized students.
Reports all accidents and completes required reports.
Conducts periodic emergency bus evacuation drills.
Transports students to special events and field trips.
Records mileage; maintains various records and prepares a variety of reports on activities.
Ensures passenger safety; maintains discipline on bus.
Performs related tasks as required.