Bus Driver

Position: Bus Driver

Reports to: Transportation Supervisor

Employment Status: Regular/Full-time

Description: Safely transport students to and from school and all school related events; comply with

federal and state laws, and board of education rules and mandates that pertain to school

bus drivers

NOTE: The below lists are not ranked in order of importance

Essential Functions:

Ensure safety of students

Transport students safely and efficiently to and from school and school related events

Conduct oneself professionally as a representative of our school district while at school sponsored activities and field trips

Follow assigned bus routes and schedules

Maintain required records and information

Report any mechanical problems to the bus mechanic/Transportation Supervisor

Keep assigned vehicle neat and clean

Maintain up-to-date knowledge and awareness of changes in driving laws as they apply 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

Notify the transportation supervisor in case of mechanical failure or lateness

Discharge students only at authorized stops

Transport only authorized students

Report all accidents and complete required reports

Enforce applicable federal and state laws, and the Board of Education policies

Complete established pre-trip inspection of vehicle

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

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

Notify the transportation supervisor in case of illness in order to permit time to secure a substitute driver

Share in the responsibility for retrieving driving directions to and from school-sponsored events and/or approved field trips

Conduct front door, rear door and combination front and rear door emergency evacuation drills

Make contacts with the public with tact and diplomacy

Maintain respect at all times for confidential information (i.e. student identification information, student medication)

Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents

Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude, conversation and by the safe and professional operation of a school bus

Attend meetings and in-services as required

Fill out incidents report indicating exact "Code of Student Behavior "violations

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

Warm up the engine gradually in cold weather

Exercise responsible leadership when on out-of-district school trips

Participate in a school bus safety program for all bus students, grades K-3, during the first three weeks of school as needed and as required by state law

Perform other duties as assigned by the Transportation Supervisor

Qualifications:

Appropriate state of Ohio certification/license

State of Ohio Class B commercial driver's license with S and P endorsements

BCII report

High school diploma or equivalent required

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or 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 city streets and frequent destinations

Knowledge of traffic rules

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

Trained in student management, and handling of special needs children

Trained to recognize signs of abuse or neglect and the signs of drug or alcohol abuse.

Ability to work independently

Equipment Operated:

Bus

Two-way radio

Safety equipment on bus

Fire extinguisher

First aid kit

Body fluid kit

Various handheld items (i.e. tire iron, oil can, flares, broom, dustpan, flashlight, squeegee)

Additional Working Conditions:

Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue

Occasional operation of a bus or vehicle in inclement weather conditions

Frequent interaction among unruly children

Occasional evening/weekend/summer work

Occasional requirement to lift and carry bus supplies up to a maximum of 20 pounds (i.e. oil and fluids)

Frequent requirement to climb (i.e. steps on bus and to check bus fluids, through bus back emergency door, bumpers to adjust mirrors or clean windshield)

Frequent stooping, kneeling and crouching during inspections

Frequent requirement to balance when adjusting side mirrors

Frequent extensive sitting, up to two hours at a time

Frequent exposure to high levels of noise (i.e. bus engines)

Frequent repetitive hand motion (i.e. opening bus door and turning the steering wheel)

Occasional requirement to carry bus students in an emergency evacuation

Frequent exposure to various fumes, i.e., carbon monoxide and diesel fuel

Frequent requirement to sit, stand, walk. talk, hear, see (color vision required), read, speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms, crouch, climb, balance, kneel and stoop

Occasional requirement to restrain

Occasional requirement to work overtime

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, appointing authority.