What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bus Driver position at Red Lodge School?
REPORTS TO : Transportation Supervisor
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
- Drives school bus or transportation vehicle over assigned route in accordance with time schedule.
- Boards and discharges student passengers in a safe and orderly manner.
- Transports students, staff, and chaperones on field trips, athletic activities, and other special trips.
- Enforces District policies and procedures related to transportation and maintains discipline on buses.
- Prepares student discipline reports as needed.
- Prepares daily reports of mileage, time, and student loads.
- Maintains bus cleanliness on a daily basis, including washing, as needed.
- Performs minor bus maintenance checks and reports maintenance needs.
- Renders first aid or emergency assistance as needed.
- Refers when buses need gas and oil and checks tires, battery, and belts.
- Maintains good order among students on buses, following District policies regarding discipline of children and contact with parents and other citizens.
- Instructs students and others on proper bus behavior and emergency procedures.
- During times buses are not in use, may be assigned to general maintenance and cleanup activities.
- Ensures compliance with applicable provisions of state motor vehicle code and education code, as related to bus driving and transporting students.
Only minimum duties are listed. Other functions may be required as given or assigned.
DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :