School Bus Driver (616241)

A&A Maintenance Enterprise•Greenvale, NY

72d•Onsite

About The Position

School bus drivers pick up students at stops along established routes and drop them off at school. They may also transport students and faculty to special events, such as field trips or sporting events. School bus drivers are typically employed Full-time during the school year, often working split shifts in the mornings and afternoons. They may fulfill other duties at the school in their extra time, taking on part-time work as janitors.

Requirements

Must obtain a commercial driver's license (CDL).
Must obtain a passenger endorsement.
Must obtain a school bus endorsement.
Must complete formal training programs.
Must pass knowledge and skills tests regulated by the federal government.
May be subject to background checks, physicals and random drug screenings.
Must pass driving tests and written exams covering loading and unloading children, emergency procedures, and state and federal regulations.
Must take the skills test in the same type of vehicle they'll be operating on the job.

Nice To Haves

May fulfill other duties at the school in their extra time, taking on part-time work as janitors.

Responsibilities

Pick up students at stops along established routes and drop them off at school.
Transport students and faculty to special events, such as field trips or sporting events.
Be attentive to traffic and weather conditions while staying on schedule and ensuring the safety of passengers.
Ensure that their vehicles are operating properly each day by testing brakes, tires and other components.
Maintain a safe environment within the bus by enforcing rules of conduct and responding to emergencies.
Keep track of the amount of fuel used, number of students transported and miles driven, and report to supervisors each week.