What are the responsibilities and job description for the District-wide Bus Driver position at SAU 36 White Mountains Reg School District?
Title: District-wide School Bus Driver
Reports to: Transportation Coordinator
Primary Function: A school bus driver improves student achievement by transporting students safely to and from school, and school-related activities. The driver ensures that the school bus is in safe operating condition and is expected to abide by all the rules and regulations as provided by school policies and local, state, and federal government agencies. School buses for the district include Type-A small yellow buses and mixed-use school buses (vans).
Minimum Qualifications:
● High School diploma or equivalent (i.e., GED)
● Valid driver’s license
● Acceptable driving record, including five years of accident-free driving with no recent moving violations
● Acceptable criminal history background check ● Ability to obtain a School Bus Certificate endorsement and a DOT medical card
Responsibilities:
● Operate buses and vans to transport passengers over established routes according to time schedule.
● Perform vehicle pre-trip and post-trip safety inspections.
● Maintain required travel logs and file all logs appropriately.
● Fuel and clean the vehicle on a regular basis and turn in fuel receipts weekly.
● Adhereto all motor vehicle laws and regulations, especially those that govern the operation of school buses.
● Be attentive to traffic and weather conditions while staying on a schedule and ensuring the safety of passengers.
● May be required to assist passengers in the use of wheelchair lifts and equipment or in emergency situations by applying first aid.
● Attend regular required training to keep certificates current.
● Perform related duties as assigned.
Additional Requirements: May require lifting (up to 50 pounds), bending, squatting, driving, sitting for long periods of time, pulling and/or pushing, carrying, grasping, reaching, stooping, crouching and crawling.
Evaluation: Transportation Coordinator will evaluate annually
erms of Employment: 185 days plus summer days, if deemed necessary by the Superintendent
