School Bus Driver​/Instructor

Job Description / Essential Elements

NATURE OF WORK

Under the direction of the Director of Transportation, conduct training activities for new bus drivers and in-service activities for license renewals and for special training; drive a school bus over a designated route in accordance with time schedules.

Responsible for planning and carrying out training activities for school bus drivers. Position evaluates the driving ability of bus drivers to obtain new licenses or to renew license in accordance with State code and provide drivers with the expertise to safely and efficiently drive buses and correctly conduct mandated pre-trip inspections. Establish and maintain required documentation as part of the Transportation Department’s adherence to State requirements and may represent the Director at the scene of each accident involving a district driver.

• Assist the Director of Transportation for the purpose of improving the driving ability of school bus drivers to obtain new licenses or to renew license in accordance with State code.
• Conduct training activities (i.e. classes and behind-the-wheel training) for the purpose of providing drivers with the expertise to safely and efficiently drive buses and correctly conduct mandated pre-trip inspections. Conduct safety check rides with the drivers.
• Develop, improve, refine training methods and materials for the purpose of improving drivers’ skills and knowledge.
• Evaluate school bus stops to ensure safety and compliance with state and federal laws.
• Establish and maintain documentation and related procedures and systems for the purpose of conforming to State code and transportation industry regulations and requirements.
• Drive a school bus over designated routes in accordance with time schedules, picking up and discharging students. Drive a school bus on athletic trips and other extra-curricular field trips as assigned.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Read, interpret and follow rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Meet schedules and time lines.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Observe legal and defensive driving practices.
• Read and interpret a road map.
• Work confidentially with discretion.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Assist the dispatcher and Director with the operational needs of the department

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Any combination equivalent to: sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above and five years experience operating school buses or two years experience operating heavy vehicles required in type B or C driver’s licenses

• School transportation practices and techniques typical to performing the duties of the position.
• State codes and requirements relating to transportation.

Read and understand documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, district policies and government regulations; write routine reports and correspondence; speak effectively before groups of students, parents, managers and other employees of the district; understand and/or speak some Spanish helpful but not required.

Demonstrated ability to safely drive a school bus and other automotive equipment with efficiency; maintain order among students on the bus, recognize…