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Bus Driver- 2024 -2025

Portsmouth Public Schools
Portsmouth, VA, US
Full-time

Job Description

POSITION TITLE : BUS DRIVER REPORTS TO : TRANSPORTATION AREA SUPERVISOR

OVERTIME STATUS : NON-EXEMPT PAY GRADE : 408

JOB SUMMARY :

Performs responsible semiskilled human support work in the transportation of pupils to and from school and special events.

JOB SUMMARY :

Performs responsible semiskilled human support work in the transportation of pupils to and from school and special events.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES :

  • Driving school bus; picking up and delivering students to and from school.
  • Performs pre-trip inspection of school bus; reports operating and equipment deficiencies;
  • Cleans bus inside and out;
  • Fuels bus as required;
  • Obeys all traffic laws and observes mandatory safety regulations for school bus operations;
  • Transports only authorized students;
  • Reports all accidents and completes required reports;
  • Conducts periodic emergency bus evacuation drills;
  • Transports students to special events and field trips;
  • Records mileage; maintains various records and prepares a variety of reports on activities;
  • Ensures passenger safety; maintains discipline on bus;
  • Performs related tasks as required.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

  • General knowledge of the problems involved in operating a school bus; general knowledge of the geography of the City and the location of streets;
  • skill in the safe operation of a school bus; ability to detect malfunctioning equipment; ability to assist children with patience and understanding;

ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school officials, public, associates and students.

  • This is light work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects;
  • work requires climbing, stooping, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, grasping, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word, and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly;
  • hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for visual inspection involving small defects and / or small parts, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, and observing general surroundings and activities;

the worker is subject to outside environmental conditions, noise, vibration, and atmospheric conditions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :

Possession of or ability to acquire an appropriate commercial driver's license valid in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Must have a minimum of (5) years driving experience in the safe operation of a motor vehicle.

30+ days ago
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