Bus Driver

Bus Driver

Bus driver must have a good driving record and hold a commercial driver's license with the proper endorsements. Obtaining a commercial driver's license requires passing a written knowledge test and a skills test demonstrating that they can safely operate a bus.

The employee has primary accountability to:

• Transport students on trips requiring a Newman bus.
• Maintain assigned bus. (Includes cleaning, sweeping, checklist, and track mileage)
• Perform weekly maintenance inspections of the bus.
• Report any bus malfunctions or needed repairs.
• Check the condition of a vehicle's tires, brakes, windshield wipers, lights, oil, fuel, water, and safety equipment to ensure that everything is in working order.
• Comply with traffic regulations in order to operate vehicles in a safe and courteous manner.
• Follow safety rules as students are boarding and exiting buses, and as they cross streets near bus stops.
• Read maps, and follow written and verbal geographic directions.
• Maintain order among pupils during trips, in order to ensure safety.
• Make minor repairs to vehicles.

The employee has shared accountability to:

• Make bus trips as scheduled.
• Move buses from parking lots.

Other requirements:

• The employee must be able to work alone without supervision.
• The employee must have good verbal communication skills and works well under pressure.

Additional information:

• Must be able to interact effectively with a large number of people of various ages and needs.
• Perform all assigned tasks in a professional and timely manner.