Substitute School Bus Driver (Air Brake Qualified)

School Bus Driver

Under the direction of the Transportation Manager or other assigned administrator, the School Bus Driver operates a school bus over designated routes in accordance with time schedules, picking up and discharging students.

Examples of duties include :

• Driving a school bus over designated routes in accordance with specified time schedules and in accordance with regulations and laws related to pupil transportation.
• Transporting students to and from school, special events, and field trips.
• Observing legal and defensive driving practices.
• Picking up and discharging students at established bus stops in a timely manner.
• Escort students across streets.
• Reporting incidents which affect the safety of students as necessary.
• Enforcing and maintaining rules of conduct.
• Reporting cases of misconduct to appropriate personnel.
• Maintaining bus in a safe operating condition through prescribed daily vehicle inspections.
• Transporting students with disabilities to and from designated locations.
• Maintaining records concerning vehicle maintenance, miles driven, and number of children transported.
• Educating students on bus safety procedures.
• Utilizing two-way radio for bus to bus and bus to base communication.
• Performing related duties as assigned.

Knowledge and abilities required include :

Minimum qualifications include :