What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bus Driver position at In The Zone Child Care Services?
Overview
A School Bus Driver interacts daily with children and serves as their trusted transportation to and from In The Zone. He or she should have an authoritative yet calming demeanor and a strong understanding of traffic laws.
Role and Responsibilities
A School Bus Driver interacts daily with children and serves as their trusted transportation to and from In The Zone. He or she should have an authoritative yet calming demeanor and a strong understanding of traffic laws.
Role and Responsibilities
- Able to drive school bus through pre-established route and schedule
- Adhering to transit laws and ensuring the safety of passengers
- Properly regulating lighting, heating and ventilation system inside the vehicle
- Parking vehicles at the designated areas
- Inspecting the vehicle prior departures like checking the brake, wiper, light fluid level, cooling system, gas, and oil
- Assisting passengers during an emergency and providing first aid if necessary
- Reporting emergencies, delays, and accidents and requesting assistance if needed
- Being attentive to traffic and weather condition
- Aware using first aid procedures
- Perfrom bus inspections prior to and after route
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- Must possess a commercial driving license with Air Brake Certification
- Must have a clean driving record
- More than 2 years of driving experience is required
- No accident reports in the last 5 years
- Require high school diploma/GED
- Must be 21 years of age
- Not more than 3 moving violation including drugs or alcohol in the last 36 months
- Working knowledge of the local route and transit route
- Punctual, reliable and must have strong communication skill
- Reliable Transportation to and from work
- Must be eligible and pass MSDH Background Check
Physical Requirements
- Walking, squatting, climbing, hearing, sitting and or standing for periods longer than one hour, pushing (50 lbs.), lifting (50 lbs.), pulling (50 lbs.), clear speech and good vision
- Must be able to lift and move equipment properly as need arise.
- Must be physically able to participate in high-energy activities with children