Bus Driver

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Transport students safely to and from school or to school-sponsored activities. Maintain safe and clean bus conditions, keep necessary records, and communicate effectively with parents, students and staff about transportation-related matters. Able to read and understand transportation instructions, traffic regulations and signs, and to make written and oral reports to supervisors.

• Prior experience in driving a bus or commercial vehicle preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with appropriate endorsements as required in each state.
• Clear background check including motor vehicle record to enable the individual to be covered through the school’s insurance regarding student transportation.
• Able to communicate professionally and politely with students and parents even in stressful situations such as when the bus is delayed or when an accident has occurred; able to exercise appropriate supervision of students on the bus and to maintain order and discipline.
• Able to comply with routine safety procedures such as vehicle checks, end-of-shift sweep, and others.
• Clean pre-employment drug test and willingness to submit to random drug testing.

Please note that candidates must submit the names and addresses of previous employers for which the applicant was an operator of a commercial motor vehicle within the last ten years, along with the dates of employment and the reason for leaving. These employers will be contacted for verification.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

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