Bus Driver

Bus Driver

Purpose:

• transport students over assigned routes and field trips/excursions
• ensure that bus is in safe operating condition
• ensure safety of students while riding the bus and while loading/unloading the bus

Essential Duties:

• advises students/riders of appropriate behavior based on best practices of the school bus transportation industry
• assesses situations (incidents, complaints, emergencies) for the purpose of offering solutions
• assists students/riders with instruction for safe loading/unloading practices during normal and emergency situations
• attends all required meetings, inservice training for the purpose of learning best practices on the school bus industry
• cleans assigned bus (interior/exterior) on a regular basis to ensure safety, appearance, and cleanliness
• conducts emergency evacuations as required
• transports students to/from school and on field trips/excursions in a safe and timely manner
• fuels bus (fuel, oil, coolant) as needed
• monitors student/rider behavior during transportation of said students/riders to ensure safety
• performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections as required by law to ensure the safe operating condition of the bus
• prepares required reports for documentation of adherence to school system guidelines (pre/post-trip forms, field trip reports, payroll/leave forms)
• completes student conduct referrals as needed and provides such forms to the appropriate school personnel
• performs any other duties as deemed necessary by the Supervisor of Transportation to ensure the effective functioning of the Transportation Department
• other duties as assigned

School Bus Drivers report to the Transportation Supervisor.

Job Requirements:

• Skills:
• Adhere to safety practices
• Adhere to all TN Code Annotated Laws/Regulations pertaining to school buses
• Be able to operate a school bus safely
• Operate a fire extinguisher if needed
• Operate a two-way radio in a professional manner
• Prepare and maintain records
• Knowledge:
• Emergency evacuation techniques
• General knowledge of streets/road
• Basic bus maintenance
• Health standards and hazards
• General knowledge of first aid
• Safe driving practices and procedures
• Specialized equipment in Special Education Buses
• Ability:
• Be attentive to details
• Communicate with diverse groups including school age riders
• Display tact and courtesy
• Maintain effective working relationships with coworkers
• Exercise judgement
• Understand special needs of students/parents
• Maintain confidentiality
• Concentrate with distractions
• Work Environment:
• Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling
• Some stooping, kneeling, crouching
• Significant fine finger dexterity
• 80% sitting, 10% walking, 10% standing
• Some extreme temperatures (especially in warm weather)
• Small exposure to risk of injury or illness

Experience:

• Job related experience is preferred, but not required.
• We will train in all areas listed above including CDL licensure.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

Requirements:

• Pre-employment drug screen
• Alcohol/drug clearinghouse enrollment/clearance
• Criminal background check
• Minimum age of 25
• exemptions:
• Current employee of Morgan County Schools (minimum age of 23)
• Active military (minimum age of 23)
• Honorable discharge from military (minimum age of 23)

Certificates and Licenses:

• Class B CDL with P & S endorsements
• First Aid/CPR training for Special Education bus drivers.

Continuing Education/Training:

• Annual DOT physical
• Annual Safety Training from TN Department of Safety and Homeland Security