School Bus Driver
About The Position
Crescent Academy is seeking a flexible, supportive, and friendly School Bus Driver! Crescent Academy is a school district that serves over 500 students in grade level PreK-12th. Crescent Academy believes in the whole child approach which means that academy staff assists students and their families in bettering their outcomes by creating a college bound culture that expects and teaches strong character, academic achievement, and civic engagement. Students from all cultural backgrounds and all walks of life attend Crescent Academy. Summary: We are seeking a reliable and experienced Bus Driver to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for transporting students safely and efficiently to their destinations. Must have a valid CDL with school bus endorsement.
Requirements
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
- Valid CDL with school bus endorsement
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Must pass a background check and drug test
- Excellent driving skills and knowledge of traffic laws and regulations
- Good communication and customer service skills
Responsibilities
- Provide safe transportation for and maintain order amongst all assigned students
- Responsible for all aspects of bus safety and maintenance
- Adhere to traffic laws and regulations while driving
- Regular and predictable attendance
- Maintain a clean and orderly bus interior
- Report any accidents, incidents, or mechanical issues to the appropriate authorities
- Follow company policies and procedures
- Perform inspections of the bus before and after each route
- Attend safety meetings as required
- Be able to supervise and account for multiple students at once
- Recall and communicate important safety information and protocols
- Be able to inspect the bus safety features and maintain emergency evacuation procedures
- Plan and execute routine bus maintenance
- Follow a scheduled routine that involves early mornings and occasional evenings
- Have sound reasoning ability and effectively provide solutions to situations
- Effective oral and written communication
- Possess knowledge of all traffic laws, all bus equipment and their functions
- Possess and maintain knowledge of first aid procedures
- Assist students on and off the bus as needed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
