School Bus Driver

Krapf School Bus NJN•Ledgewood, NJ

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About The Position

The School Bus Driver provides daily transportation for students to and from school and home in accordance with school district contract requirements. The driver operates an assigned school bus route safely and professionally, maintains control of student passengers, follows applicable regulations and company procedures, and completes required inspections, records, training, and vehicle upkeep. The role may include transporting students with special needs and requires the driver to manage student care and behavior within applicable state and district guidelines. Krapf Group is a private, family-owned passenger transportation contractor founded in 1942. The company operates school bus, transit, paratransit, and charter services and is headquartered in West Chester, Pennsylvania. It expects employees to support its vision and mission, demonstrate commitment, open communication, respect, and excellent service, represent the company professionally, and comply with company and safety policies. This is a safety-sensitive position subject to random substance, drug, and alcohol testing.

Requirements

Meet the required state age and possess a valid commercial driver’s license with a valid school bus endorsement.
Meet the physical qualifications for a school bus physical, with or without state-approved waivers.
Have a satisfactory motor vehicle record, criminal history record, and child abuse history record.
Be able to safely operate large commercial vehicles.
Be able to read English and understand traffic signs and signals, road maps, and route schedules.
Successfully complete required skills and classroom recertification training.
Be able to manage student behavior effectively and non-confrontationally.
Be able to manage vehicle and student emergencies calmly and appropriately.
Have a high school degree or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Comply with applicable federal and state regulations for commercial vehicles and school buses.
Safely operate a school bus on an assigned route and maintain the scheduled route time and mileage.
Act courteously and professionally while driving.
Conduct required DOT and school bus vehicle inspections and report mechanical defects to shop staff.
Maintain, read, and understand route sheets, including time changes, and promptly notify a supervisor of route changes or delays.
Maintain control of student passengers and report discipline problems using district procedures.
When transporting students with special needs, manage student care and behavior according to state and district guidelines.
Promptly report vehicle or passenger accidents and incidents and follow company accident-response procedures.
Report work-related injuries and follow company workers’ compensation procedures.
Maintain confidentiality of student medical and personal information.
Maintain a valid driver’s license, physical exam certification, and school bus endorsement, and provide them to the supervisor.
Complete paperwork accurately and on time.
Follow company procedures for vehicle keys, lock boxes, and video cameras.
Attend required in-service training and safety meetings and complete school bus recertification on time.
Keep the vehicle clean and orderly and fuel the bus according to terminal standards.
Use vehicle communication systems according to company policy.
Report personal motor vehicle violations to the supervisor as required by DOT regulations.
Perform other work-related duties as assigned.