Bus Driver

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Uses equipment properly in regard to safety of all persons and other vehicles at all times and in all places.

2. Insures that your vehicle is roadworthy before each trip.

3. Is responsible for the safety, health and welfare of your passengers.

4. Constantly re-evaluates driving techniques to upgrade your ability to cope with the constantly changing driving environment.

5. Reports emergency procedures taken to parent and transportation office.

6. Reports behavior problems on forms provided to principal and transportation office.

7. Reports mechanical defects on daily report sheets in the morning and afternoon.

8. Is responsible for the transfer and receiving of children.

9. Keeps bus clean and is sure bus is equipped with full first aid kit, etc.

10. Instructs or informs children about safety practices when entering and leaving bus.

11. If unable to care for student in emergency situation, know where first aid, police stations, telephone and nearest hospitals are located.

12. Meets time schedules as required.

13. Keeps informed about any special handicaps of student passengers.

14. Maintains orderly conduct of children on bus.

15. Performs related work as required, (i.e. fueling, snow removal from bus lights and windows, bus washing) and other duties as directed.

QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Must be eligible for a Class B Commercial Driver’s License with “P” for passenger and “S” endorsement for school bus endorsement issued by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles.

2. Must possess the above stated license at the time of permanent appointment.

3. Must be at least 21 years old of age, as per New York State Education Law.

4. Must have good knowledge of driving safety practices and traffic laws.

5. Must have the ability to operate a bus under all driving and road conditions.

6. Must have the ability to make minor repairs to the vehicle.

7. Must have the ability to understand and follow simple oral and written directions.

8. Must have the ability to get along with children and command their respect.

9. Must have mechanical aptitude, mental alertness and dependability.

10. Must be able to write and speak clearly.

11. Must be able to perform basic arithmetic computations.

12. Must be in good physical condition.