TITLE:

               SCHOOL BUS DRIVER II

JOB GOAL:

               To transport students safely, efficiently, and economically to and from school on a daily basis and to extra-

               Curricular events on a non-regular basis

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED equivalency. The requirement may be waived after successful personal interview with school board personnel.
• Submit at least two references attesting to the applicant’s ability, character, and personal qualifications
• Meet school bus driver certification requirements
  • Minimum hours of instruction
  • Satisfactorily pass knowledge examination
• Meet state requirements for appropriate licensing
• Meet local or state standards for driving test
• Meet local or state standards for driver record check
• All drivers must submit to random alcohol/drug testing
• Ability to operate all vehicle types used in transporting students
• Ability to operate telephone and radio communication when necessary

REPORTS TO:

• Director of Transportation
• Each driver shall be directly responsible to the principals of the schools he/she serves on matters related to student discipline and patron relations

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To conduct pre-trip inspection of school bus prior to stops, at every trip, for defects
• To use established routes and designated bus
• To operate bus on approved time schedule
• To report bus accidents and student injuries to authorities
• To conduct emergency evaluation drills in keeping with division regulations
• To instruct riders regarding being responsible passengers
• To drive defensively under varying traffic conditions and inclement weather
• To drive with safety of students as first priority
• To report person absences in time for supervisor to secure substitute driver
• To perform bus housekeeping duties inside and out
• To fill gas tank and add oil if necessary
• To report bus defects to supervisor or head of mechanics
• To establish favorable working relationships with other drivers, maintenance personnel, teachers, students, principals, and total school staff
• To exhibit positive image as a local representative of the school division
• To demonstrate knowledge of rules and regulations promulgated by local, state, and federal authorities
• To demonstrate knowledge of state laws and local ordinances
• To deal with exuberant behavioral characteristics of youthful riders
• To administer disciplinary procedures in keeping with school board policies and administrative regulations
• To be alert and exercise good judgement concerning emergencies, disabled vehicles, and irregular special requests by parents of riders
• To comply with dress code
• To perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Transportation

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

               Work involves limited physical tasks and may involve limited lifting, stooping, and climbing steps

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

               10 month contract

EVALUATION:

               Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation

               of Personnel.