JobID: 2228

Position Type:

Transportation/

School Bus Driver

Location:

Transportation

STARTING WAGE: $16/hr

SUMMARY: Drives bus to transport students over specified routes according to time schedule. Complies with all traffic regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. Other duties may be assigned.

• Drives a school bus safely and professionally with student safety as a first priority.
• Performs and properly completes daily pre-trip inspections, including forms required prior to every trip.
• Complies with all traffic ordinances.
• Complies with discipline policies set forth in the School Code of Conduct for Transportation.
• Participates in on-site training.
• Shows proficiency in handling and maneuvering school bus.
• Identify with geographic service area of the school district.
• Present a positive image as a representative of the school district.
• Drive established routes and stop only at designated bus stops.
• Allow only authorized persons to ride.
• Report bus accidents and student injuries to Supervisor in writing.
• Conduct emergency evacuation drills in keeping with school policies.
• Make every effort to report absences in time for supervisor to secure substitute driver.
• Provide maps and directions for use by substitute drivers.
• Perform bus cleaning duties (internal and external) on a daily basis.
• Fuel bus on a daily basis.
• Report bus defects to appropriate personnel.
• Instruct riders about bus safety and being responsible passengers.
• Drive defensively under varying traffic conditions and inclement weather.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervises students while transporting them.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred. Must have a good driving record and able to pass physical including drug test and random drug testing throughout employment.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Must be able to obtain a Commercial Driver's License. Must pass State Skill Test and State Written Test. Must meetall school bus driver certification and licensing requirements for the State of Michigan.

GENERAL Must exhibit reliability, punctuality, dependability, honesty, and self-motivation.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Ability to work in a friendly manner with co-workers and students. Ability to read and understand maps. Ability to pass State Skill Test, State Written Test, Department of Transportation physical and MDE Basic Training Program. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodatio