Transportation - Bus Driver

Portage Township Schools•Portage, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Bus Driver is responsible for safely transporting students, teachers, and others on designated routes and for school-related activities. This role involves daily pre-trip inspections, maintaining the bus, ensuring student safety and discipline, and adhering to all traffic laws and district policies. The driver will also be responsible for record-keeping, emergency procedures, and participating in required training.

Requirements

Possess, or be willing to obtain, a valid Indiana CDL.
Knowledge of all traffic laws, regulations, road signs and related information.
Manual dexterity sufficient to operate the bus, conduct pre-trip inspections, and clean the bus.
Visual and auditory acuity within professionally determined normal ranges, with correction if needed.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Effective organizational, problem solving, and time management skills.
Ability to learn and comprehend information from procedures manuals and other materials.
Ability to comprehend and follow traffic signs.
Ability to physically move through the bus, center and classrooms.
Ability to maintain composure and perform responsibilities under pressure and in cases of accidents or other emergencies.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.
Possess a clean driving record.
High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Safely drive a school bus on designated routes in accordance with time schedules.
Load and unload students at designated locations.
Transport students, teachers, and others on school field or activity trips.
Inspect assigned bus daily to ensure it is in good, clean, and safe working order.
Clean and refuel bus as needed.
Ensure communication device is in proper working order before each trip.
Report all mechanical deficiencies, traffic violations, or accidents promptly.
Arrange for and ensure completion of routine maintenance of the bus.
Transport the bus to and from maintenance and/or repair facilities.
Maintain order and discipline among students being transported.
Report any incidents involving student discipline.
Observe and track route timing for efficiency.
Maintain and submit records and reports as required.
Follow procedures to ensure no child is left alone on the bus and all children have departed at the end of routes.
Inventory bus emergency and first aid supplies and equipment; report needs.
Prepare aides and children for bus drills and ensure bus evacuation drills are held.
In case of accidents/emergencies, evacuate children according to procedures and ensure medical emergency procedures are followed.
Complete a written report as required for accidents/emergencies.
Attend and participate in trainings and other continuing education, career, and professional development opportunities.
Perform additional duties and tasks as assigned.