Bus Driver (SY 24/25)

SUMMARY : Under close supervision, provides safe and reliable transportation to students and other passengers to and from school and various field trips. Inspects and maintains bus and reports any incidents to proper personnel.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following :

• Operates bus to pick up children and deliver them to assigned school. Transports students from school to designated bus stops. Updates route card as needed.
• Maintains logs of daily mileage to include regular routes and extra duty activity routes.
• Advises students and other passengers of appropriate behaviors to reinforce guidelines and maintain passenger safety.
• Cleans, washes, and maintains school bus. Completes route reports.
• Performs daily inspection of bus for damage, properly functioning safety features, or needed maintenance.
• Reports observations, incidents, accidents, and inappropriate behaviors exhibited by students. Submits information to appropriate personnel.
• Transports students to various field trip locations and / or athletic events as assigned.
• Obeys all traffic laws and observes all mandatory safety regulations for school buses.
• Enforces all bus regulations and emergency procedures set forth by the District and state.
• Explains and demonstrates evacuation procedures to students in accordance with safety training.
• Maintains communication with dispatcher in a professional manner. Notifies dispatcher immediately in case of mechanical failure or tardiness.
• Collects student personal items left on the bus and returns to appropriate staff member(s).
• Attends mandatory in-service and training meetings.
• Completes other duties as assigned or required.

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