School Bus Driver
About The Position
Primary Responsibility is to safely transport passengers in multiple types of vehicles, including those with manual and automatic transmissions. Drives a regular route, is a regular, spare or charter driver. Safe operation of transportation vehicle. Read and understand street signs, route sheets and maps. Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the bus, including child checks. Assists students in the loading and unloading process, including wheelchair lift. Cooperates and communicates with school personnel, parents and students. Attend all safety and training meetings. Conducts emergency evacuation from the bus, including exiting from the emergency door. Cleans the insides of the bus including sweeping, dusting and cleaning windows. Cleans outside windows of the bus. Other specialized functions as required by contract. Responsible for student management. Ability to learn & follow a route sheet/electronic routing device.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Operator’s license with required endorsements & other state or local permits as required.
- Good verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work early morning hours.
- Must be able to work without direct supervision.
- Maintain a professional and respectful attitude toward fellow employees and customers.
- Dress in a professional and appropriate manner for a business environment.
- Perform all job functions in the safest manner adhering to OSHA guidelines & other applicable Federal & State laws.
- Execute all job duties while following company policy and procedure.
- Ability to use or learn to use the internet, additional programs as required, and office equipment, including fax and phones or other electronic devices.
- Ability to successfully complete and maintain dexterity test and DOT physical.
- Comply with drug-free workplace policy.
- Ability to open service door, emergency door, bus hood, steer, operate windows, apply service & parking brake, adjust mirrors & wheelchairs, and perform student evacuations dragging up to 120 lbs and for up to 40 feet.
- Ability to lift bus hood, trash box, challenged passenger into their seats, wheel chocks, tire chains, and emergency equipment up to 40 lbs.
- Ability to walk across the lot, up and down the bus aisle, and around the exterior of the bus.
- Ability to sit for up to 2-3 hours.
- Ability to climb steps in and out of the bus, clean windshield, and perform under hood inspection multiple times a day.
- Ability to reach for under hood inspection, cleaning windows, applying tie-downs, safety vests, car seats, adjust mirrors, open emergency door from ground, check roof hatch, apply service brake, clutch and accelerator.
- Ability to grip doors, knobs, switches, handles, etc.
- Ability to detect problems with passengers on bus, emergency vehicles, unusual engine noises, and engage in normal conversation.
- Ability to perform pre-trip inspection, apply tie-downs, sweep, and check for sleeping passengers.
- Ability to read street signs and route sheets.
- Ability to communicate via the English language with passengers, parents, school officials, dispatch, and monitor if applicable.
- Ability to drop from the emergency door to the ground.
Responsibilities
- Safely transport passengers in multiple types of vehicles, including those with manual and automatic transmissions.
- Drive a regular route, or serve as a regular, spare, or charter driver.
- Ensure safe operation of the transportation vehicle.
- Read and understand street signs, route sheets, and maps.
- Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the bus, including child checks.
- Assist students in the loading and unloading process, including wheelchair lift operation.
- Cooperate and communicate with school personnel, parents, and students.
- Attend all safety and training meetings.
- Conduct emergency evacuations from the bus, including exiting from the emergency door.
- Clean the interior of the bus, including sweeping, dusting, and cleaning windows.
- Clean the exterior windows of the bus.
- Perform other specialized functions as required by contract.
- Manage students effectively.
- Learn and follow a route sheet or electronic routing device.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
