School Bus Driver

North America Central School Bus•Middleton, ID

About The Position

The School Bus Driver safely transports passengers using multiple types of vehicles, including vehicles with manual and automatic transmissions. The driver may operate a regular route as a regular, spare, or charter driver and is responsible for student management. The role includes following route sheets or an electronic routing device, assisting students with boarding and exiting, and communicating with school personnel, parents, and students. The driver performs pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections, including child checks, and conducts emergency evacuations when needed. Other duties include cleaning the inside and outside windows of the bus and carrying out specialized functions required by contract. The position requires safe, independent work, compliance with company procedures and applicable safety laws, and attendance at safety and training meetings.

Requirements

An operator’s license with required endorsements and any other state or local permits required.
Good verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate in English with passengers, parents, school officials, dispatch, and a monitor if applicable.
Ability to work early morning hours and without direct supervision.
Maintain a professional, respectful attitude toward fellow employees and customers, and dress appropriately for a business environment.
Ability to use or learn to use the internet, required programs, office equipment, fax machines, phones, and other electronic devices.
Ability to successfully complete and maintain a dexterity test and DOT physical, and comply with the drug-free workplace policy.
Ability to perform the stated physical tasks, including lifting up to 40 pounds, sitting for up to 2–3 hours, walking, climbing, reaching, gripping, and dropping from an emergency door to the ground.
Ability to evacuate students by dragging up to 120 pounds for up to 40 feet.
Ability to detect passenger problems, emergency vehicles, unusual engine noises, and normal conversation.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Safely operate transportation vehicles, including those with manual and automatic transmissions.
Drive a regular route as a regular, spare, or charter driver.
Read and understand street signs, route sheets, and maps; learn and follow a route sheet or electronic routing device.
Complete pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections, including child checks.
Assist students with loading and unloading, including use of a wheelchair lift.
Cooperate and communicate with school personnel, parents, and students.
Attend safety and training meetings.
Conduct emergency evacuations from the bus, including through the emergency door.
Clean the inside of the bus by sweeping, dusting, and cleaning windows, and clean the outside windows.
Manage students on the bus.
Perform other specialized functions as required by contract.
Perform job duties safely in accordance with OSHA guidelines, applicable federal and state laws, and company policies and procedures.