School Bus Driver

Job Summary

A bus driver is a person who, under the supervision of a manager, supervisor, dispatcher, or trainer, operates a van or bus over designated routes transporting school pupils, or clients to and from school or other locations. In addition, a bus driver may transport clients on private charter trips. Bus drivers may work with loud and disruptive clients. Drivers may also work with special needs individuals.

• Drive a bus daily over designated routes in accordance with time schedules, loading and unloading pupils or clients at designated locations and schools.
• Transport school pupils and teachers on school activity trips.
• Perform pre- and post-trip safety inspections of the vehicle being driven to ensure it is in proper working order.
• Perform a child check immediately after each run.
• Maintain good order and discipline among school pupils or clients.
• Follow company policies regarding pupil/client management and relations with parents, teachers, guardians, medical practitioners, medical facilities, and the public in general.
• As requested by the Operations Manager or Dispatcher, verify route turn for turn sheets and note any route changes with written notes.
• As requested by the Operations Manager or Dispatcher, make additional directional or landmark notations on bus route sheets to assist future new or substitute bus drivers.
• As requested by the Operations Manager or Dispatcher, observe and track route timing, such as total time en-route; time between stops; loading and unloading times or any other requested information for the purpose of establishing route efficiency.
• Keep records and submit reports as required.
• Sweep, clean and refuel buses.
• Report all mechanical deficiencies in writing promptly.
• Instruct students on safe riding classes and perform evacuation drills as directed.
• Escort school pupils across streets as required by law.
• Perform daily inspections of buses and associated equipment prior to transportation of passengers.
• Perform Child Check as defined by company regulations.
• Maintain good order and discipline among school pupils or clients.
• Conduct safe riding instruction and perform bus evacuation drills as directed.
• All other duties as assigned.

• State-Required Commercial Driver’s License with Passenger and School Bus Endorsements
• Current report of Driver Physical Examination
• Demonstrated proficiency in the operation of assigned vehicles. May include extra equipment such as wheelchair lifts, and air brakes under all road and weather conditions.
• State-Required Commercial Drivers License with Passenger and School Bus Endorsements
• State specific requirements:

• State of California Class B Commercial Drivers License with Passenger Endorsement
• State of California special Drivers Certificate for School Bus
• Current report of Physical Examination (DL51 and DL51A)
• Current report of Driver Physical Examination

• Demonstrated proficiency in the operation of assigned vehicles. May include extra equipment such as wheelchair lifts, and air brakes under all road and weather conditions
• Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle as evidenced by a good driving record
• Ability to physically perform the essential functions of the job
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may work in outside weather conditions and be exposed to heat, cold, wet and/or humid weather conditions
• The noise level in the work environment is moderately loud
• Attend work on a regular and dependable basis
• Ability to successfully pass state and/or federal required Background Checks
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job
• Ability to comply with all policies and procedures established by company

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must be at least 21 years of age with 3 years of driving experience.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving history, CDL preferred but not required.
• Certificate of training in first aid and CPR, if required by local contract
• A first aid endorsement on the special driver’s certificate or a certificate of training in first aid and a certificate of training for CPR, if required by local contract