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.