Part Time Bus Driver

Salary- $27.00 per hour

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements.
• Demonstrated record of safe driving experience, meeting minimum standards as determined by the Board of Education.
• Basic mechanical aptitude with the ability to identify and address minor vehicle issues.
• Ability to maintain appropriate student behavior on the bus to ensure safety, well-being, and protection against vandalism.
• Successful completion of required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.

Job Responsibilities

Safety, Maintenance, and Inspection Requirements

• Conducts a pre-trip safety inspection of the bus before each trip and completes the required School Bus Condition Report.
• Reports mechanical issues or safety concerns promptly to the Transportation Supervisor.
• Performs daily interior cleaning of the bus; cleans windows and exterior as needed; and refuels the vehicle.
• Carries out basic maintenance tasks such as checking and replenishing fluids (water, antifreeze, oil, battery), inflating tires, and replacing bulbs as necessary.
• Participates in emergency evacuation drills in accordance with state regulations and board policy. Provides students with clear instructions on bus safety and emergency procedures.

Driving and Safe Bus Operations

• Follows assigned routes and scheduled stops, and adheres to the designated time schedule.
• Transports only authorized students and ensures that no students remain on the bus at the end of the route.
• Complies with all traffic laws and school bus safety regulations.
• Reports any accidents or student injuries immediately to the school principal and Business Administrator and submits all required documentation.
• In the event of a traffic citation resulting from an accident or police stop, the driver is responsible for any fines, court costs, and mandatory safety training as ordered by the court.
• Strictly prohibits the use of a cell phone while the vehicle is in operation. Cell phones may only be used when the bus is safely parked, turned off, and in neutral or park.