TITLE: Bus/Van Driver
QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum High School diploma; CDL Class C license with passenger and school bus endorsements; Department of Transportation Physical Exam; Driver abstract with good driving record
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Transportation Coordinator
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Ten month; student calendar (Summer ESY also); not to exceed 29.5 hrs. per week
PRIMARY FUNCTION: Transports students to and from their home or alternate location to/from school.
EVALUATION: Performance in this area will be evaluated annually in accordance with Board Policy, administrative directives and be consistent with the terms and conditions of employment.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Immediately report any and all issues/concerns with the mechanical operation of the bus to the Transportation Coordinator
- Report all accidents immediately to the Transportation Coordinator and the police when necessary
- Follow all traffic rules applicable to school buses (stopping at railroad tracks; using flashers if applicable, etc.)
- Check the bus after each run, both at the school and after the last home stop, to ensure that no materials or students are still on the bus.
- Close and lock all doors/windows at the end of each day
- District vans/buses parked at home between runs are not to be used for personal travel.
- Familiarize oneself with the location of each stop and the prescribed route to and from that location
- Arrive at the bus stops and the school(s) at the prescribed time. Any major deviation from the times due to any reason should be reported immediately to the Transportation Coordinator.
- Performs such other duties as may be assigned by the Transportation Coordinator in accordance with the policies of the Board of Education
- Maintain control of the students at all times to ensure their safety while on the bus. Report any discipline issues immediately to the Transportation Coordinator.
- Complete all necessary safety inspections prior to each trip/run.
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