School Bus Driver TEST

STA Family of Companies•Detroit, MI

About The Position

A bus driver is a person who, under the supervision of a manager, supervisor, dispatcher, or trainer, operates a van or bus over designated routes transporting school pupils, or clients to and from school or other locations. In addition, a bus driver may transport clients on private charter trips. Bus drivers may work with loud and disruptive clients. Drivers may also work with special needs individuals.

Requirements

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
Commercial drivers license (CDL) with school bus and passenger endorsement (S&P)

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 being driven 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 in general.
As requested by the Operations Manager or Dispatcher, verify route turn for turn sheets and note any route changes with written notes.
As requested by the Operations Manager or Dispatcher, make additional directional or landmark notations on bus route sheets to assist future new or substitute bus drivers.
As requested by the Operations Manager or Dispatcher, observe and track route timing, such as total time en-route; time between stops; loading and unloading times or any other requested information for the purpose of establishing route efficiency.
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.
Maintain good order and discipline among school pupils or clients.
Conduct safe riding instruction and perform bus evacuation drills as directed.
All other duties as assigned.