What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Bus Driver position at Troy City Schools?
Qualifications:
- High school diploma
- Valid Alabama Class “B” Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with passenger endorsement and verification of an acceptable driving record through the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
- Minimum of five (5) years licensed driving experience.
- Successful completion of bus driver’s training course meeting state and federal standards.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of highway and traffic safety. Ability to operate light and/or heavy-duty buses in a safe and economical way. Ability to understand and carry out both written and oral directions. Ability to exercise appropriate disciplinary techniques. Ability to follow a daily routing schedule. Ability to tolerate highly stressful situations. Ability to pass a drug and alcohol screening as required by Federal, State and local statutes or policies.
Reports to:
Transportation Supervisor & Principal
Performance Responsibilities:
- Transport students to, from school, and on assigned trips safely and efficiently.
- Comply with all state and local laws relative to bus transportation.
- Observe all safety regulations for school buses.
- Maintain discipline of student and report discipline problems to the school administrators.
- Fuel bus according to system transportation guidelines/policies.
- Keep assigned bus clean according to system transportation policies.
- Follow assigned route and schedule.
- Recommend to Supervisor changes in bus routes or busloads.
- Complete pre- and Post-trip safety inspections and notify proper authority of mechanical defects and lateness.
- Discharge students only at authorized stops.
- Transport only authorized students.
- Ensure no smoking, drinking or eating on bus.
- Instruct students in safety precautions and practices.
- Conduct bus evacuation as required.
- Be Aware of additional duties related to transportation of special education students, such as door-to-door loading and unloading, assisting with wheelchairs, understanding each student’s exceptionality and the development of special loading/unloading procedures.
- Interact appropriately with children, bus attendants, if applicable, transportation and school personnel.
- Report all accidents involving a school bus.
- Communicate well with supervisor, bus attendant if applicable, and schools.
- Follow all transportation policies and procedures.
- Communicate effectively with the staff members, students, parents, administrators and other contact persons using tact and good judgment.
- Follow attendance, punctuality and proper dress rules.
- Ensure adherence to good safety standards.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters.
- Model and maintain high ethical standards.
- Demonstrate initiative in the performance of assigned responsibilities.
- Maintain expertise in assigned area to fulfill project goals and objectives.
- Participate successfully in the training programs offered to increase skill and proficiency related to assignment.
- Keep supervisor informed of potential problems or unusual events.
- Respond to inquiries and concerns in a timely manner.
- Serve on school/system committees as required or appropriate.
- Exhibit interpersonal skills to work as an effective team member.
- Demonstrate support for the school system and its goals and priorities.
- Demonstrate initiative in identifying potential problems or opportunities for improvement.
- Prepare all required reports and maintain all appropriate records.
- Perform other tasks consistent with the goals and objectives of this position.
Physical requirements
Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as needed to move objects.
Terms of Employment:
Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the System’s approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the System.
