School Bus Driver – Student Transport; Summer Optional

• Position Type:
  Student Support Services/ Bus Driver
• Date Posted:
  2/9/2024
• Location:
  
  Carlisle Community School District

JOB TITLE Bus Driver

REPORTS TO Transportation Director

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Valid Class "B" commercial driver's license with passenger bus endorsement "P" and school bus endorsement "S" and which does not have air brake restrictions
• Valid Department of Transportation physical examination certification
• No moving violations for reckless driving or operating a vehicle under the influence
• Able to learn the operation of various busses and handicap equipment
• Must clear state criminal record and child and dependent adult abuse check
• Able to adapt to and work effectively in a fast paced environment with a variety of situations, individuals, and groups
• Must be capable of maintaining discipline and control of students at stops, transfer stations, and while in operation
• Able to work with minimum supervision in accordance with district policies and procedures
• Available to work in the summer preferred

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• AM - PM Route Driver
• Drives and operates a bus, van, or passenger vehicle safely and in accordance with district policy and procedures, as well as local, state and federal laws and regulations
• Memorizes bus routes, streets and roads, and school locations
• Drives the routes as assigned without deviation unless authorized to do so or specific emergency and common sense dictate
• Maintains good driving habits, defensive driving practices, and exercises extra caution when driving around school buildings where students are present
• Provides support and instruction to students in order for them to understand school bus rules
• Conducts safe and orderly loading and unloading of students
• Reports inappropriate student conduct to the Transportation Director
• Reports to the Transportation Director any and all mechanical problems immediately
• Insures that vehicle is clean; performs daily vehicle inspections and fuels vehicle
• Maintains time cards, seating charts and other records as necessary
• Communicates with families pick up and drop off time at the beginning of each year
• Monitors two-way radio and provides radio communication
• Participates in all required training and drug and alcohol testing
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and community members
• Exhibits a positive attitude toward students and coworkers
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Transportation Director
• Meets with staff and parents as necessary to develop plans to meet students' needs, as well as improve behavior on the bus

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Physically qualified to drive a commercial motor vehicle as dictated by the Department of Education in accordance with regulations
• Must have physical dexterity and be free of limitations in limbs and digits or other limitations likely to interfere with the ability to control vehicles used to transport students
• Able to assist in the emergency evacuation of students by extraction through emergency windows, doors, and roof exits
• Able to sit for long periods
• Able to operate handicap lift equipment and emergency window and door exits
• Able to operate a manual door opener
• Able to use equipment such as vacuum, broom, rags, cleaners and power washer
• Able to stoop, bend, and climb stairs

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work is independent
• Substance free environment
• Work environment may include exposure to extremes in temperature, humidity, and other environmental conditions
• Contact with bodily fluids is possible

Evaluation:

• Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with Board policy
• Evaluation is the responsibility of the Transportation Director

Disclaimer:
The statements in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work…