School Bus Driver

Job Overview

The Bus Driver at Nolan Catholic High School plays a critical role in ensuring the safe and timely transportation of students and staff to and from school and related activities. This position requires a dedicated professional who can navigate various routes efficiently while adhering to all safety and regulatory standards. The driver will be responsible for maintaining the vehicle in good working order and ensuring a comfortable and secure environment for all passengers.

Effective communication with dispatchers, school personnel, and students is essential to coordinate schedules and respond to any issues that arise during transit. The role contributes significantly to the overall safety and satisfaction of the school community by providing reliable and responsible transportation services.

• Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school
• Acts as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church
• Supports and adheres to the Code of Conduct and policies and procedures of the school and Diocese
• Abides by the Confidentiality Policy set forth in the Diocese Employee Handbook
• Operate school buses safely and efficiently along designated routes, ensuring timely pick-up and drop‑off of students
• Conduct pre‑trip and post‑trip inspections of the bus to ensure mechanical safety and cleanliness
• Follow all Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and school policies related to vehicle operation and student safety
• Assist students in boarding and exiting the bus safely, including helping those who may require additional support
• Communicate effectively with dispatchers and school staff to report any delays, incidents, or maintenance needs
• Maintain accurate records of routes, mileage, fuel usage, and any incidents or accidents
• Respond to emergencies or unexpected situations calmly and according to established protocols
• Work overtime as needed to accommodate special events, schedule changes, or unforeseen circumstances
• Responsible for all other duties, tasks, projects, and committees, as assigned

• Received:
  Minimal supervision given to this position
• Given:
  Provides feedback and guidance to managers, supervisors, and employees in the school and Catholic Center

• Principal, Director of Student Life & Athletics, Business Office, Director of Facilities, coaches, students and staff

• Local, state, and federal agency representatives

• Required to work some nights and weekends
• Required to work in various climate conditions
• Lifting:
  Safely lifting 35 lbs. on a regular basis, 50 lbs. on an occasional basis
• Balancing:
  Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces
• Standing:
  Particularly for sustained periods of time
• Walking:
  Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another
• Use of Fingers:
  Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm as in handling
• Grasping:
  Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm and being able to turn a key and doorknob and operate work tools
• Communicating:
  Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Conveying detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, clearly, and quickly
• Repetitive Motions:
  Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Climbing:
  Ability to ascend and descend stairs. Body agility is emphasized
• Stooping:
  Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist
• Kneeling:
  Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees
• Crouching:
  Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine
• Crawling:
  Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet
• Reaching:
  Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
• Pushing:
  Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward or outward
• Pulling:
  Using upper extremities to exert force to draw, drag, haul or tug…