Transportation Driver

Job Description

Title: Driver

Department: Transportation

Immediate Supervisor: Transportation Director/Transportation Supervisor

Job Goal: Provide safe and efficient transportation so that all passengers may enjoy the fullest possible advantage from the District's school program.

• Drive a school bus or other assigned vehicle maintaining a safe schedule.
• Interact with children, parents, teachers and other employees in a safe, proper and helpful manner.
• Maintain records of student riders, accidents and safety inspections.
• Attend State SDE bus driver certification classes and online training as required.
• Clean up body fluid spills, including blood and vomit.
• Inspect assigned vehicles and notify appropriate authorities for mechanical failures.
• Maintain student discipline in accordance with District/Transportation policies.
• Report and complete all required documents for driving concerns and accidents.
• Keep the assigned route or vehicle clean, fueled and ready to transport riders at all times.
• Follow all rules for the Transportation Bus Monitor when working in that capacity.
• Assist the monitor when driving a special needs vehicle to secure walk‑ons and wheelchairs safely, and manage any loose equipment.
• Perform simple data recording and record‑keeping operations, logging, filing or posting single entry items manually or by computer.
• Read and interpret routine written or printed materials such as blueprints, charts, diagrams, maps or instruction materials.
• Work with Transportation Safety/Trainer to implement any changes in law, policies, procedures, etc.
• Establish and/or maintain an existing filing system.
• Obtain annual State physical and pre‑employment drug screening; participate in random drug screening per Federal/District standards.
• Follow generally standardized operating policies and procedures.
• Work with Transportation Safety/Trainer to conduct and document student emergency evacuations in accordance with state/District rules.
• Work with Transportation Safety/Trainer to conduct and document pre‑trip inspections of any vehicle driven in accordance with state/District rules.
• Maintain a current physical test in accordance with Federal/state rules.
• Maintain a current SDE certification in accordance with state/Transportation rules.
• Maintain a current Class “A” or “B” CDL with Passenger and School bus endorsements and no air brake restriction as required.
• Maintain a current Motor Vehicle Report with minimal reported incidents in accordance with state/District rules.
• Assist in keeping the transportation office spaces and parking areas clean.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Responsible for assisting in the organization, administration and supervision of the school district transportation system. Perform related duties as assigned by the Transportation Director.

Ability to use computer and computer‑related programs and other technologies needed to perform essential job functions. Use standard automotive and bus equipment, and telephone.

Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Regularly stand, walk, sit, talk or hear; occasionally reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; lift up to 50 pounds. Requires close vision, distance vision and depth perception.

• Read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations.
• Write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
• Present information and respond to questions from groups, staff, parents and the general public.
• Plan budgets and use required mathematical skills.
• Maintain accurate records and support documentation for projects.
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Interpret extensive technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Child Restraint Training and CPR in accordance with state/District rules.

High School Diploma or GED. Experience in school transportation recommended.

Successful experience working with special‑needs children and their parents.

FLSA Status: NON-EXEMPT