What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Bus Driver position at Berrien County Schools Consortium?
Safely and reliably transport and assist students and other school district passengers to and from school, educational or sporting events, community-based programs and other special activities.
Job Description:
We are seeking a qualified School Bus Driver to join our team at Lakeshore Public Schools. As a School Bus Driver, you will be responsible for safely transporting students to and from school, as well as to extracurricular activities.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of your assigned vehicle.
- Use established routes and designated bus stops.
- Conduct emergency evacuation drills as required.
- Instruct passenger riders regarding safety.
- Drive defensively under varying traffic conditions and inclement weather.
- Establish favorable working relationships with other drivers, maintenance personnel, bus attendants, teachers, passengers, principals, and total school or program staff.
- Bus drivers shall achieve self-improvement by attending training sessions, annual in-service, and workshops conducted by Lakeshore Public Schools and/or other approved agencies.
Requirements:
- Demonstrate knowledge of rules and regulations promulgated by local, state, and federal agencies.
- Demonstrate knowledge of state laws and local ordinances.
- Deal with exuberant behavior characteristics of youthful riders.
- Administer disciplinary procedures in keeping with district policies.
- Be alert and exercise good judgment concerning emergencies and day-to-day operations.
- Shall be able to conduct a bus evacuation drill as required by Transportation Management.
- Keep accurate records and reports as required, submit in a legible condition, turn in at the specified time.
- Conduct yourself as a professional Lakeshore Public School Transportation staff member at all times.
- Operate all vehicle lifts as prescribed in company policy.
- Secure all equipment that is required for each passenger as prescribed in company policy.
Benefits:
- Competitive pay starts at $18/hr for Regular CDL route drivers.
- Paid Holidays, Sick days, and Snow days.
- Attendance Incentive and Referral Bonus.
- Receive paid training to earn your CDL and required endorsements.
- Retirement Benefits.
Salary : $18
