Bus Driver at Transportation

POSITION TITLE: School Bus Driver

RESPONSIBLE TO: Superintendent of Education

REPORTS TO: Supervisor of Transportation

SUPERVISES: All children transported on school bus

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1. Valid Commercial Driver's License.
• 2. Valid Alabama State Department of Education School Bus Driver's Certificate- to be renewed annually.
• 3. Satisfactory driving record.
• 4. High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 5. Satisfactory pre-employment drug screening.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES/

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• 1. Obey all traffic laws.
• 2. Observe all mandatory safety regulations for school buses.
• 3. Maintain discipline when students are on bus.
• 4. Maintain proper supervision when students either are on or are boarding bus.
• 5. Report undisciplined students to the proper authority.
• 6. Keep bus clean.
• 7. Follow assigned route and time schedule as directed by Supervisor.
• 8. Pre-trip bus before each operation for mechanical and safety defects.
• 9. Notify the proper authority in case of mechanical failure or lateness.
• 10. Stop bus at all morning authorized stops; discharge afternoon students only at authorized stops.
• 11. Exercise responsible leadership when on out-of-district school trips.
• 12. Transport only authorized students.
• 13. Report all accidents and traffic violations to proper authority.
• 14. Enforce regulations against smoking and eating on the bus.
• 15. Conduct a minimum of one bus evacuation drill per semester.
• 16. Participate in drug and alcohol testing as required.
• 17. Complete and submit all reports and documents as required in a timely manner.
• 18. Use bus communication device procedures properly.
• 19. Interact with school principal(s) when necessary to foster a positive learning environment.
• 20. Interact with the public in a manner that will be a positive reflection on the school system.

JOB GOAL: Provide safe and efficient transportation so that students may enjoy the fullest possible advantage from the school system's curricular and extracurricular programs