CDL Route Driver

Palmer Bus Service of Adrian•Adrian, MN

About The Position

The CDL Route Driver is responsible for safely transporting students to and from school, as well as transporting students and school district-authorized passengers to field trips, activities, sporting events, and other outings as assigned. The driver reports to the bus garage before scheduled departures, checks with the dispatcher for changes, and performs required inspections and radio checks before routes. The role includes ensuring students board and ride safely, enforcing bus rules, complying with applicable laws and regulations, inspecting and cleaning the bus, maintaining fuel levels, reporting maintenance needs and incidents, and completing accident reports. The driver also attends meetings and training and performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Possess, or be able to obtain, a valid Minnesota Commercial Driver’s License with passenger, school bus, and air brake endorsements, and maintain it once acquired.
Have strong knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
Understand emergency evacuation techniques.
Administer basic first aid and/or be CPR certified if required by the district.
Know health standards and hazards.
Understand state regulations and laws pertaining to school bus operation, as well as child behavior.
Adhere to safety practices.
Prepare and maintain accurate records.
Operate equipment used to transport students with special needs.
Be reliable and capable of working independently.
Demonstrate patience and firmness when dealing with children.
Be attentive to detail.
Display tact and courtesy and establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Communicate with diverse groups.
Maintain confidentiality.
Meet the physical demands of the job, which generally involve 90% sitting, 5% walking, and 5% standing.

Responsibilities

Report to the bus garage before scheduled departure time and check with the dispatcher for changes in duties or student passenger information.
Perform the required DOT pre-trip inspection and complete a radio check before each route.
Pick up students at assigned stops and ensure they safely board and are seated before proceeding.
Enforce proper discipline and safety rules during rides; report noncompliance and serious incidents to the Site Manager.
Operate the bus safely in accordance with traffic laws and state and federal transit regulations, taking road and stop conditions into account.
Check the bus upon arrival at the garage to ensure no child remains on board.
Transport students and school district-authorized passengers to field trips, sporting events, and other activities.
Immediately report accidents to the Site Manager and promptly complete accident reports.
Maintain the bus by keeping fuel above half a tank or refueling after trips, cleaning the interior as required, and alerting office staff to maintenance needs.
Attend meetings, in-service training, and workshops relevant to job functions.
Perform other related duties as assigned to support efficient and effective vehicle operations.