Bus Driver - Anticipated

JOB TITLE:

Bus Driver

CC

• 1. High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• 2. Valid Alabama CDL and school bus driver’s license required.
• 3. Must meet all local, state, and federal licensing requirements and regulations required to operate a school bus and automobile.
• 4. Must pass and is subject to drug tests as required by federal and state law an the Board's policies regarding drug testing, operating system-owned vehicles, transporting students and all applicable policies
• 5. Must have an acceptable motor vehicle record
• 6. Must meet background clearance requirements as specified by Alabama sttutes and state Board of Education regulations

Non-Exempt

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.

• 1. Adheres to all traffic laws.
• 2. Performs required pre-trip inspections according to state-mandated guidelines.
• 3. Observe all mandatory safety regulations for school buses.
• 4. Maintains discipline when students are on the bus.
• 5. Reports to the proper authority students with discipline problems.
• 6. Transports students to and from school.
• 7. Transports students on field trips and outings, athletic events, and other
  extracurricular or co-curricular events, often in the evening and at night as
  assigned.
• 8. Prepares for and assists students in evacuating the bus and to transport
  safety/first-aid equipment to care for injuries.
• 9. Maintains safety precautions when students are boarding and departing
  buses.
• 10. Report all accidents immediately to the transportation office and other
  appropriate officials.
• 11. Attends periodic safety meetings and training.
• 12. Accurately keeps and submits monthly route reports and daily pre-trip
  inspection reports.
• 13. Keep the bus clean and orderly daily.
• 14. Identifies needs and arranges for necessary repairs and maintenance work.
• 15. Regulates heating, cooling and ventilation equipment provided on the bus for
  the comfort and safety of the passengers.
• 16. Keeps to the assigned schedule and discharges students only at authorized
  stops.
• 17. Notifies the proper authority in case of mechanical failure or lateness.
• 18. Exercises responsible leadership when on out-of-town school trips.
• 19. Transports only authorized persons.
• 20. Maintains and uses communications or video surveillance equipment on
  buses according to school system policies and regulations.
• 21. Maintains cooperative and appropriate relationships with students, parents,
  community members and other employees.
• 22. Adheres to school system rules and regulations regarding bus pick up, return,
  storage and use during non-route times.
• 23. Enforce regulations against smoking and eating on the bus.
• 24. Notifies immediate supervisor of absences.
• 25. Performs job-related duties as assigned by supervisor.

• 1. Ability to operate a school vehicle safely over an assigned route according to a definite time schedule which may require driving during pre-daylight and dusk periods
• 2. Ability to operate a school vehicle in compliance with all traffic and safety laws and regulations, including defensive driving habits and posted speed limits
• 3. Physical dexterity, coordination, mobility, and visual acuity to safely operate a school bus or other system-owned vehicle
• 4. Ability to do 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.

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.