School Bus Driver

**Essential Job Responsibilities:

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• Safely operate a school bus or other commercial motor vehicle. Observe legal and defensive driving practices. Drive efficiently and courteously on all roadways as directed, in all weather conditions.

• Treat all passengers, company personnel, and others courteously. Always act professionally.

• Read and follow route sheet and/or itinerary. Notify dispatch and/or routing to discuss safety concerns, or any issues that may cause unsafe bus stops.

• Know and apply safe driving techniques and requirements. Have knowledge of limitations and provisions of the DOT regulations, which pertain to the operation of commercial passenger transportation vehicles.

• Observe and obey posted speed limits.

• Reports needed mechanical repairs according to policy.

• Maintains cleanliness of vehicle interior according to policy.

• Attend mandatory safety trainings and update meetings.

• Uses only federally compliant devices for outside communication (hands free Bluetooth or radio devices). Does not text or otherwise use a cell phone during the operation of a school bus or other vehicle.

• Perform scheduled emergency bus evacuation drills.

• Reports incidents which may affect the safety of children immediately.

• Transport physically handicapped and mentally handicapped children to and from designated locations; lift and secure wheel chairs; assist in the loading and unloading of handicapped children when necessary.

• Reports all accidents and injuries to dispatch and safety immediately.

• Reports promptly to work. Calls to notify dispatcher when unable to drive allowing adequate time for the assignment of a substitute driver.

• Successfully demonstrates acceptable student management techniques and follows established procedures for reporting student management concerns.

• Perform Pre-/Post-trip inspections, including interior, and exterior of vehicle including the engine compartment. Complete No Child Left Behind inspection.

• Maintains a driving record free of all major traffic citations, including no major “at fault” vehicle accidents. Report any moving or seat belt violations in a personal auto to safety immediately.

• Report any concerns of abuse and/or neglect immediately to appropriate authorities.

• Perform other work as assigned.

**Education, Experience and Requirements:

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• A minimum of 2 years previous experience in passenger transportation or similar field preferred.

• Possess a valid Commercial Drivers' License (CDL) of Class B or higher, with passenger, school bus, and air brake endorsements. Must have additional state regulated certifications if applicable.

• Evidence of a good driving record is required.

• Must have the ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.

• Must have High School Diploma or G.E.D.

• Must have and maintain a DOT medical card.

• Must be at least 21 years old.

• Must possess and exhibit effective written and verbal communication skills.

• Must be able to drive in various weather conditions.

You should be proficient in:

• DOT Medical Card
• Driver's License
• Current CDL License
• DOT & Equipment Inspection Compliance
• passenger transportation
• Class B or higher, with passenger, school bus, and air brake endorsements