General Responsibilities
- Place the welfare of all children first and foremost in completion of all duties. This includes all the children riding your specific bus and all other children at the school.
- Maintain an effective, professional demeanor at all times by establishing and maintaining rapport with all contacts including children, parents, staff and supervision.
- Consistently be aware that you are representing Stanfield Elementary School to the public and be professional and willing to help where required.
Pre-Trip and Post-Trip
- Complete daily pre-trip inspection as required by DPS and DOT and forward to Transportation Manager and/or administrative assistant. Write up and forward any deficiencies to Bus Mechanic as needed for repairs.
- Immediately notify the Transportation Manager and Bus Mechanic of any problems, which would be a safety hazard and prevent the bus from operating until repaired.
- Complete all daily vehicle mileage and fuel reports and forward to Transportation Manager and/or administrative assistant as instructed.
Communications
- Answer all communications as quickly as possible.
- Relay information in a professional manner concerning any problems or unusual occurrences encountered before, during and while driving the bus either loaded or unloaded.
Loading, Driving and Unloading
- Always adhere to all traffic laws.
- Correctly follow all routing instructions making adjustments for unusual conditions encountered en-route and immediately notifying the Transportation Director/Dispatch.
- Follow all established safety and DPS and DOT procedures when loading and unloading children/adults.
- Always maintain a helpful courteous rapport with all parents and people during loading and unloading.
Documentation
- Ensure all required paperwork is completed accurately and in a timely manner and given to the Transportation Manager and/or administrative assistant
- Complete driver’s log as required by DPS and DOT.
Special Assignments/Requests
- Complete all special assignments and requests in a timely manner.
- Keep appropriate personnel advised of progress.
- Request additional help and information as required.