Bus Driver

BUS DRIVER Job Description

TITLE: Bus Driver

REPORTS TO: Bus Garage Supervisor

JOB GOAL: To provide safe and efficient transportation so the students enjoy the greatest possible advantage from the district’s educational and extra-curricular program.

• Obey all traffic laws.
• Observes mandatory safety regulations for school buses.
• Maintains discipline when students are on the bus.
• Reports undisciplined students to proper authority.
• Keeps assigned bus clean.
• Keeps assigned schedule.
• Checks bus before each operation for mechanical defects.
• Notifies proper authority in case of mechanical failure or lateness.
• Discharges students only at authorized stops and provide assistance across highways and roads.
• Exercises responsible leadership when on out-of-district school trips.
• Transports only authorized students.
• Reports all accidents and completes required reports.
• Adheres to the rules and regulations of the district.
• Attends district approved in-services, workshops.
• Other duties which may, from time to time be assigned by supervisor.

• Must be able to pass required annual physical examination.
• Demonstrate driving proficiency with a safe and accident free driving record.
• CDL with Passenger Endorsement
• Any other alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Length of employment to be determined by Supervisor. Substitute and activity drivers will be assigned by the Transportation Director/Bus Garage Supervisor on a per trip basis and remuneration will be along established Board Guidelines.

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of support staff.

Fremont County School District 14 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fremont County School District 14 ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Fremont County School District 14 has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources.