School Bus Driver

Jefferson County Board of Education

School Board District 7

Birmingham

Classified

Full Time

Pay: 17,,292 Per year

Bus Driver - Regular

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Job Summary

Job Title – Bus Driver

Supervisor:
Executive Director of Operations, Assistant Director of Transportation, School Principal or designee

Job Goal:

• To provide safe and efficient transportation for students and staff as designated.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Possess and maintain a valid Alabama bus driver license (ABL) and commercial driver’s license (CDL) with P/S endorsement.

• Maintain a current Alabama School Bus Physical or ALDOT Health Card as required by state law or the Alabama State Department of Education.

• Ability to meet suitability criteria for employment and/or certification/licensure under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No..

• Possess and maintain an acceptable motor vehicle record including the ability to remain insurable under school system insurance requirements.

• Ability to pass drug test in accordance with applicable law.

• Proficient in written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to operate a school vehicle over an assigned route according to a defined time schedule, which may require driving during pre-daylight and dusk periods.

• Ability to lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

• Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force.

• Physical ability to perform all duties and responsibilities as specified by state and federal regulations, including but not limited to pre-trip inspections, post-trip inspections, and bus evacuations.

• Ability to be punctual and in regular attendance.

• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Performance Responsibilities and

Essential Functions:

• Demonstrates support for the school system, its vision, goals, and priorities.

• Adheres to all traffic laws and driving safety rules.

• Prepares and submits monthly school bus reports as required.

• Prepares and submits an accident report when involved in an accident.

• Performs daily pre-trip inspection of the bus and completes and submits form as required. Performs post-trip inspection of the bus.

• Performs duties in a courteous, professional manner.

• Maintains a clean bus.

• Maintains discipline while students are on the bus.

• Reports students with discipline problems to the proper authority.

• Reports all accidents immediately to the transportation office and other appropriate officials; follow school system procedures related to accidents and post-accident activities.

• Regulates heating, cooling and/or ventilation of the bus or vehicle for the comfort and safety of passengers.

• Notifies supervisor and/or other appropriate authorities in case of mechanical failure of bus or lateness.

• Maintains and uses communications and/or surveillance equipment on buses according to school system regulations.

• Maintains cooperative and appropriate relationships with students, parents, community members and other employees.

• Picks up and discharges students at authorized stops in accordance with assigned route and schedule.

• Prepares for and assists students in evacuating the bus when necessary.

• Transports students on field trips and outings, athletic events, and other extracurricular or co-curricular events (evenings, nights, or other times) as assigned.

• Attends scheduled trainings.

• Maintains confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters in accordance with state and federal law.

• Demonstrates initiative in identifying potential problems and/or opportunities for improvement in areas of responsibility.

• Responds to inquiries and requests in a timely and positive manner.

• Maintains and submits required reports, records, and correspondence in a timely and accurate manner.

• Properly cares for tools, equipment, and material resources of the school system.

• Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local Board policies, and state, federal, and local laws.

• Reports absences and takes leave in accordance with Board policies and procedures.

• Reports identified mechanical needs to Transportation Department.

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned by Supervisor(s).

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