School Bus Driver

Position Description

POSITION TITLE: School Bus Driver

FLSA: Non Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or G.E.D. required; five years experience preferred

• CDL license required

• 1+ years’ experience driving a school bus (training provided for the right candidate)

• No at-fault traffic accidents in the last 5 years

• Clean driving record (no traffic citations in last 5 years)

• Ability to carry out assigned route on time

• Excellent communication skills

• 2+ years’ working with children preferred

REPORTS TO: Maintenance Supervisor

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Twelve month employment (261 days). Salary and work year to be established by the Board of Education. Benefits according to the Classified Agreement.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Transport children to and from school in the mornings and afternoons

• Obey all traffic laws
• Perform inspections of the bus before and after each route

• Maintain a clean and mechanically-sound bus at all times

• Ensure safety of all students

• Discipline children when required to maintain a safe and healthy environment

• Assist students with getting on and off the bus when required

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Verify permissions for children who ride home with friends

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain a clean and orderly vehicle on a daily basis.

• Work overtime as directed.

• Attend meetings as directed.

• Perform other duties as assigned.