What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bus Driver position at Academie Lafayette?
Duties and Responsibilities of the Bus Driver
Overview
We are looking for a School Bus Driver to join the Académie Lafayette Public Charter Schools team to transport students to and from school and extracurricular events following a scheduled route while ensuring student safety. Please note that we cannot provide visas for non-teaching positions.
Status of Position
This is a part-time position with Académie Lafayette. This is a non-exempt position pursuant to the U.S. Department of Labor.
Reporting
The Bus Driver reports to the Bus Supervisor/Dispatcher and the Director of Operations.
Responsibilities
- Is attentive to traffic and weather conditions and ensures passenger safety.
- Follows the planned route and schedule for pickup and departure times and stops.
- Regularly checks vehicle safety such as tires, brakes, lights, turn signals and mechanical equipment, etc.
- Fuel bus with no passengers onboard to ensure the route can be completed.
- Transports children and other passengers to and from school.
- Obeys all traffic laws to ensure students arrive at their destination safely.
- Maintains a clean and mechanically sound bus at all times.
- Communicates any mechanical issues or safety issues to immediate supervisor.
- Ensures the safety of all students when entering and leaving the bus.
- Assists students with getting on and off the bus as needed.
- Engages with students as they enter and leave the bus.
- Maintains complete records of all the maintenance that have taken place on bus.
- Attends staff and safety training meetings.
- Performs daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the buses.
- Actively participates in the bus driver performance evaluations.
- Maintains an active bus driver file that includes an updated Motor Vehicle Report, driver licensing, background checks and other information.
- Reports any driving violations that will affect appropriate licensing.
- Maintains a positive relationship with parents, students and the staff members of the school.
- Communicates effectively with parents, colleagues, and administrators and responds promptly to their concerns.
- Informs parents of any route change, schedule change or timing change of the bus trip.
- Conducts mock evacuation and emergency drills in a timely manner.
- Provides receipts for all expenditures to include fuel, oil changes, and other preventive maintenance to the Bus Supervisor/Dispatcher.
- Maintains a positive working relationship with City Wide Transportation, Inc.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Clean driving record with no at-fault accidents or traffic citations within the last five years
- Two or more years of experience working with children preferred
- Ability to carry out assigned route on time
- Must have a Commercial Driver’s License and maintain throughout employment.
- Must successfully pass a comprehensive MACHS Fingerprinting Background check.
- Must register and be cleared with the Family Care and Safety Registry
- Must participate in the DOT drug screening program.
- Willing to accept and make decisions that enhance the Académie Lafayette transportation model.
Other Requirements
- Be willing to provide information for background check clearance.
Salary : $115 - $165
