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Birnie Bus Service, Inc•Wall Township, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

A bus driver operates a van or bus over designated routes, transporting school pupils or clients to and from school or other locations. They may also transport clients on private charter trips and may work with loud, disruptive clients or individuals with special needs. The role involves driving under the supervision of a manager, supervisor, dispatcher, or trainer.

Requirements

State-Required Commercial Driver’s License with Passenger and School Bus Endorsements
Current report of Driver Physical Examination
Demonstrated proficiency in the operation of assigned vehicles, potentially including extra equipment like wheelchair lifts and air brakes under all road and weather conditions.
State of California Class B Commercial Drivers License with Passenger Endorsement
State of California special Drivers Certificate for School Bus
Current report of Physical Examination (DL51 and DL51A)
Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle as evidenced by a good driving record
Ability to physically perform the essential functions of the job
Attend work on a regular and dependable basis
Ability to successfully pass state and/or federal required Background Checks
Ability to comply with all policies and procedures established by company
High School Diploma or equivalent
Must be at least 21 years of age with 3 years of driving experience.
Valid driver’s license with a clean driving history
Certificate of training in first aid and CPR, if required by local contract
A first aid endorsement on the special driver’s certificate or a certificate of training in first aid and a certificate of training for CPR, if required by local contract

Nice To Haves

CDL preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Drive a bus daily over designated routes in accordance with time schedules, loading and unloading pupils or clients at designated locations and schools.
Transport school pupils and teachers on school activity trips.
Perform pre- and post-trip safety inspections of the vehicle to ensure it is in proper working order.
Perform a child check immediately after each run.
Maintain good order and discipline among school pupils or clients.
Follow company policies regarding pupil/client management and relations with parents, teachers, guardians, medical practitioners, medical facilities, and the public.
Verify route turn for turn sheets and note any route changes with written notes as requested.
Make additional directional or landmark notations on bus route sheets to assist future new or substitute bus drivers as requested.
Observe and track route timing, such as total time en-route, time between stops, and loading/unloading times to establish route efficiency as requested.
Keep records and submit reports as required.
Sweep, clean, and refuel buses.
Report all mechanical deficiencies in writing promptly.
Instruct students on safe riding classes and perform evacuation drills as directed.
Escort school pupils across streets as required by law.
Perform daily inspections of buses and associated equipment prior to transportation of passengers.
Perform Child Check as defined by company regulations.
Conduct safe riding instruction and perform bus evacuation drills as directed.
All other duties as assigned.