General Summary: We are seeking experienced and dependable bus drivers to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for transporting passengers along designated routes in a safe and timely manner. You must adhere to all traffic laws and company regulations while providing excellent customer service to our passengers.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- CDL preferred, but not required, willing to train
Essential Job Functions:
- Safely Transporting Students: Driving a school bus and ensuring the safe transportation of students to and from school, field trips, and other activities.
- Following Traffic Laws: Adhering strictly to traffic laws and school bus regulations to ensure the safety of passengers and other road users.
- Vehicle Maintenance: Conducting routine inspections and maintenance checks on the bus to ensure it is safe and in good working condition.
- Emergency Procedures: Knowing and implementing emergency procedures in case of accidents, breakdowns, or other emergencies.
- Communication: Maintaining effective communication with students, parents, school staff, and transportation authorities.
- Monitoring Students: Ensuring that students behave appropriately and safely while on the bus, maintaining discipline when necessary.
- Route Familiarity: Being familiar with the assigned route and ensuring timely arrival and departure from stops.
- Paperwork and Documentation: Completing required paperwork, such as daily logs, incident reports, and mileage records.
- Training and Development: Participating in ongoing training and development programs related to driving skills, safety procedures, and student management.
Directly Responsible To:
- Director of Transportation
Terms of Employment:
- Follows the Transportation Collective Bargaining Agreement
Evaluation:
- Annually by the Director of Transportation