Substitute Van and/or School Bus Driver_for

Title: Substitute Bus and Van Driver

Department: Transportation

Building/Facility: Bus Garage

Reports to: Transportation Administrative Assistant

Employment status: As needed substitute

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Description: Transport students safely and on time. Drive regular and extra-curricular routes as assigned or required. Potential to lead to full or part time route assignment(s).

Essential Functions:

Ensure safety of students

See to the safe and efficient transport of students to and from school or school related events

Follow prescribed and assigned bus routes and schedules

Report any mechanical problems to the bus mechanic

Keep the assigned vehicle neat and clean

Maintain an up to date knowledge and awareness of changes in driving laws as they regard to transporting school children

Obey all traffic laws

Observe all mandatory safety regulations for school buses

Maintain pupil control and report any violations to the proper authorities as prescribed

Discharge students only at authorized stops

Transport only authorized students

Complete established pre-trip inspection of vehicle

Report any hazardous conditions along the existing route to the transportation supervisor

Conduct rear door emergency evacuation drills

Prepare reports, route maps, schedules, pupil lists and accident reports as required by the State of Ohio, Ohio Department of Education, and the Teays Valley Local board of education

Comply with all policies, administrative procedures and administrative regulations of the Board of Education and administrative staff

Learn and follow the bus driver's manual as provided by the Board of Education

Inspect the school bus to determine if the bus is in safe operating condition and report any defects or problems to the fleet mechanic or transportation supervisor

Maintain proper discipline aboard the school bus at all times; report major discipline problems to the principal and/or assistant superintendent as necessary

Keep the interior of the bus and all windows and windshields clean at all time; schedule routine exterior cleaning with fleet mechanic

Assign permanent seats to all students; keep seat assignment lists, route maps, time schedules and information pertinent to the pickup and delivery of students on the bus at all times

Fuel the school bus as needed following established rules

Observe all rules, regulations and laws regarding bus transportation as established by the State of Ohio

Schedule routine bus maintenance with the district mechanic

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

Exercise responsible leadership when on out of district school trips

Notify the transportation supervisor in case of mechanical failure or lateness

Report all accidents and complete required reports

Enforce applicable Teays Valley Local Schools board policies

Attend bus driver meetings and be available in the event of emergency dismissal

Notify the transportation supervisor in case of illness daily, or of a continued illness so as to permit time to secure a substitute driver

Share in the responsibility for driving for a school sponsored event and/or approved field trip

Make contacts with the public with tact and diplomacy

Maintain respect at all times for confidential information, e.g., student medications

Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents

Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation

Attend meetings and in-services as required

Perform other duties as assigned by the transportation supervisor

Qualifications:

Such alternative(s) to the above qualifications as the superintendent and/or the board of education may find appropriate

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to work effectively with others

Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing

Effective, active listening skills

Organizational and problem solving skills

Basic first aid

Knowledge of relevant Ohio laws and regulations

Knowledge of traffic rules

Ability to listen for mechanical defects, view engine compartment for defects, and distinguish color of lights

Ability to read and understand verbal and written instructions, written warnings and labels

Knowledge of required safety inspections

Equipment Operated:

Bus

Two way radio system

Fuel pump

Power washer

Additional Working Conditions:

Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue

Frequent operation of a bus or vehicle under inclement weather conditions i.e., being prepared to come to work on all scheduled work days, except calamity days

Frequent interaction among unruly children

Occasional evening/weekend/summer work

Occasional requirement o life, carry, push and pull various bus supplies up to a maximum of 20 pounds, e.g., bus hood and door; oil and fluids; occasionally lift students

Frequent requirement o climb steps on bus and to check bus fluids

Frequent requirement to stoop, kneel and crouch during inspections

Frequent requirement to balance when adjusting side mirrors

Frequent extensive sitting, up to 2 hours at a time

Frequent exposure to high levels of noise, e.g., bus motor

Frequent repetitive hand motions, e.g., opening bus door and turning the steering wheel

This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the incumbent. The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the incumbent's supervisor and/or appointing authority.