Bus Driver Job Dothan area,Alabama USA,Transportation

QUALIFICATIONS:

(1) Valid Alabama, CDL and school bus driver’s license required
(2) A high school diploma or GED required.
(3) Must meet all local, state and federal licensing requirements and regulations requirements to operate a school bus and automobile.
(4) Must pass and is subject to drug tests as required by federal and state law and the Board’s policies regarding drug testing.
(5) Must have a clean Motor Vehicle Record
(6) Must meet the suitability criteria for employment and/or certification/licensure under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. .

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Ability to operate the vehicle safely over an assigned route according to a definite schedule which may require driving during pre-daylight and dusk periods, ability to operate a vehicle in compliance with all traffic and safety laws and regulations including defensive driving habits and posted speed limits, physical dexterity, coordination, mobility and visual acuity to safely operate a school bus.

REPORTS TO:

Transportation Supervisor

JOB GOAL

To transport students to and from school in a safe environment

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

(1) Adherence to all traffic laws.
(2) Must perform required pre-trip inspection according to state mandated guidelines
(3) Observe all mandatory safety regulations for school buses.
(4) Maintain discipline when students are on bus.
(5) Report to the proper authority students with discipline problems.
(6) Transport students to and from school.
(7) Prepare for and assist students in evacuating the bus and to transport safety/first aid equipment to care for injuries.
(8) Maintain safety precautions when students are boarding and departing.
(9) Report all accidents immediately to the transportation office and other appropriate authorities.
(10) Attend periodic safety meetings
(11) Keep monthly route report and daily pre-trip inspection report.
(12) Keep the bus clean and orderly daily.
(13) Report all needed repairs to the bus shop mechanics by filling out the bus for the passengers.
(14) Regulate heating, cooling and ventilating equipment provided on the bus form the passengers.
(15) Keep to assigned schedule and discharge students only at authorized stops.
(16) Notify the proper authority in case of mechanical failure or lateness
(17) Exercise responsible leadership when on out-of-town school trips.
(18) Transport only authorized persons.
(19) Enforce regulations against smoking and eating on bus.
(20) Notify dispatcher and Sub Finder of absences.
(21) Perform other duties as directed by supervisor.

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.

EVALUATION:

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

Essential Performance Responsibilities

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