School Bus Driver

Universal Family of Schools
Philadelphia, PA, United States
Full-time

Job Title : School Bus Driver

Supervisor Job Title : Principal

Employment Status : Full-time; 10-Month

FLSA Status : Hourly

The management services offered to our family of charter schools, allows us to collectively become a change agent and national leader in urban education as evidenced by student awareness of self, high academic achievement, positive school culture and community transformation wherever we serve.

JOB GOAL : The School Bus Driver is responsible for transporting students to and from school and other sites within designated route(s) and to ensure the safety of the student passengers while in a school vehicle.

This job class is responsible for the safe operation of a school bus and for ensuring the safety of student passengers while meeting established bus schedules.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • Drives a school transportation vehicle within a prescribe route(s) in accordance with time schedules, picking up and discharging students at designated stops.
  • Transports students and teacher on field trips to various locations; planning necessary route(s) and stops as needed.
  • Maintains order and proper discipline of student passengers according to the school's policy conduct safety and operational inspection of assigned vehicle daily.
  • Reports needed mechanical repairs when necessary.
  • Services buses with gas, diesel fuel, and oil; checks and when necessary, fills tires and batteries.
  • Performs periodical safety drills as required by law; completing necessary reports upon request.
  • Maintains cleanliness of vehicle to ensure safe operating condition.
  • Completes periodic mileage and other reports including passenger counts.
  • Attends various meetings regarding safety, first aid and training updates as required.
  • Attends driver training programs to maintain current knowledge of Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Code and the Education Code as it applies to the operation of vehicles in the transportation of school children.
  • Performs related duties as required

REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS :

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Valid Pennsylvania Driver's License.
  • Must be at least 21 years old.
  • Possession of a safe driving record and minimum of 3 years of driving experience.
  • Background check
  • Drug Test

The Universal Family of Charter Schools adheres to the policy of providing equal employment opportunities to all job applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability or sexual orientation.

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