What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bus Driver - Prairie du Chien position at Southwest Bus Services Inc?
This position provides safe and efficient transportation of students to and from school following a scheduled route and ensuring passenger safety. Employees must exercise skill and judgment in a safe, reliable and courteous manner while operating a school bus.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Observes traffic and weather conditions to ensure passenger safety.
- Safely transports students following the planned route and schedule for departure time and stops.
- Addresses student misconduct immediately to ensure the safety of all students while maintaining professionalism.
- Reports delays, accidents, emergencies, and maintenance needs.
- Regularly checks vehicle safety, such as tires, brakes, turn signals, mechanical equipment, etc. before and after each trip.
- Enforces conduct and safety rules while on the bus.
- Responds to emergency and non-emergency situations.
- Assists with loading and unloading of the bus when required.
- Maintain a clean vehicle.
- Performs other duties as necessary.
