SCHOOL BUS DRIVER

LOCATION:  Transportation Department

HOURS & DAYS:  180 days per year; 4 - 8 hours per day depending on route

SALARY:  $21.00 - $26.46 per hour, depending on experience (May change based on collective bargaining process)

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  Open Until Filled

COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:              School Bus Driver

Work Days:           As Assigned

Reports to:           Transportation Supervisor

FLSA Status:         Classified – Non-Exempt

JOB SUMMARY:

A school bus driver transports students to and from school and other authorized activities in a safe and professional manner.  Reports to the Transportation Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Drive a bus on an assigned route in all weather conditions.
2. Load and unload students at specific stops on an established time schedule.
3. Conduct a vehicle pre and post trip inspection as prescribed by law.
4. Report mechanical difficulties according to department process.
5. Complete assigned forms and reports in a timely manner.
6. Maintain the bus to provide a safe and clean atmosphere, inside and out.
7. Maintain discipline on bus and report discipline problems to appropriate staff; attend student-parent meetings regarding school bus discipline problems, as required.
8. Interact professionally and courteously with students, parents, and school personnel from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
9. Maintain appropriate licenses, certifications, and training hours as required.
10. Drive bus on special trips inside or outside the District.
11. Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
12. Perform related duties as assigned.
13. Fulfill working conditions and physical effort listed below.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High school diploma or the equivalent.
2. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
3. Ability to communicate orally and in writing in English.
4. Ability to understand and follow verbal and written communication.
5. Ability to operate school buses in a safe and lawful manner during varying weather, road, and traffic conditions; and to recognize when conditions are unsafe for bus operation.
6. Adhere to the federal requirements of a drug-free work place.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Length of Year: Days as Assigned.  Length of Day:  As assigned by Supervisor.
2. Possess the ability to sit for extended periods of time and perform regular climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, walking, and crouching.
3. Frequent talking, hearing, reaching, and use of hands for fine manipulation.
4. Possess ability to exert force to 50-100 pounds occasionally and 25-50 pounds of force frequently.
5. Frequent near and far acuity, depth perception, focal length change, color vision, and peripheral vision.
6. Possible exposure to inclement weather conditions and hazardous traffic and/or driving conditions.
7. Exposure to noise levels ranging from moderate to very loud.
8. Working closely with children can be physically and emotionally demanding.

Note:  This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions, or working conditions associated with the job.  This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment.  The school district may add to, modify, or delete any aspect of this (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.

If hired, you will be required to read and sign this job description.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

This District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with provisions of the various civil rights laws including: The Fair Employment Practice Act; Title IX regulations, and Section 504 in employment and education programs and activities.  We are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and strictly comply with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act amendments of 1989.  Upon request, this District will give reasonable accommodations during the application and interview process as required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.