Route Driver Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Possess or be able to obtain a valid Minnesota Commercial Driver’s License with passenger, school bus, and air brake endorsements, and maintain it once acquired.
• Strong knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
• Understand emergency evacuation techniques.
• Administer basic first aid and/or be CPR certified if required by the district.
• Knowledge of health standards and hazards.
• Understand state regulations and laws governing school bus operation and child behavior.
• Adhere to safety practices.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records.
• Operate equipment used to transport students with special needs.
• Be reliable and able to work independently.
• Demonstrate patience and firmness when dealing with children.
• Be attentive to detail.
• Display tact and courtesy and establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Communicate with diverse groups.
• Maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Report to the bus garage before scheduled departure and check with the dispatcher for changes to duties or student passengers.
• Perform the required DOT pre-trip inspection and complete a radio check before each route.
• Pick up students at assigned stops and ensure they board safely and are seated before continuing.
• Enforce passenger discipline and report safety-rule violations or serious incidents to the Site Manager for follow-up with school authorities.
• Operate the bus safely in accordance with traffic laws and state and federal transit regulations, taking care around hazardous road and stop conditions.
• Check the bus upon arrival at the garage to ensure no child has been left aboard.
• Transport students and authorized school district passengers to field trips, sporting events, and other activities.
• Immediately report accidents to the Site Manager and promptly complete an accident report.
• Maintain the bus by keeping its fuel level above half a tank or refueling after a trip, cleaning the interior as needed and at least weekly, and notifying office staff of maintenance needs.
• Attend meetings, in-service training, and workshops to obtain information needed for the job.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support efficient and effective vehicle operations.