Bus Driver

Purpose

Transport students over assigned routes and field trips/excursions.

• Transport students over assigned routes and field trips/excursions
• Ensure that bus is in safe operating condition
• Ensure safety of students while riding the bus and while loading/unloading the bus
• Advise students/riders of appropriate behavior based on best practices of the school bus transportation industry
• Assess situations (incidents, complaints, emergencies) for the purpose of offering solutions
• Assist students/riders with instruction for safe loading/unloading practices during normal and emergency situations
• Attend all required meetings, in-service training for the purpose of learning best practices on the school bus industry
• Cleans assigned bus (interior/exterior) on regular basis to ensure safety, appearance, and cleanliness
• Conduct emergency evacuations as required
• Transports students to/from school and on field trips a safe and timely manner
• Fuels bus (fuel, oil, coolant) as needed
• Monitors student/rider behavior during transportation of said students/riders to ensure safety
• Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections as required by law to ensure the safe operating condition of the bus
• Prepares required reports for documentation of adherence to school system guidelines (pre/post-trip forms, field trip reports, payroll/leave forms)
• Completes student conduct referrals as needed and provides such forms to appropriate school personnel
• Performs any other duties as deemed necessary by the Supervisor of Transportation to ensure the effective functioning of the Transportation Department
• Other duties as assigned

School Bus Drivers report to the Transportation Supervisor.

• Adhere to safety practices
• Adhere to all TN Code Annotated Laws/Regulations pertaining to school buses
• Be able to operate a school bus safely
• Operate a fire extinguisher if needed
• Operate a two-way radio in a professional manner
• Prepare and maintain records

• Emergency evacuation techniques
streets/road
• Basic bus maintenance
• Health standards and hazards
• General knowledge of first aid
• Safe driving practices and procedures
• Specialized equipment in Special Education Buses

• Be attentive to details
• Communicate with diverse groups including school age riders
• Display tact and courtesy
• Maintain effective working relationships with coworkers
• Exercise judgment
• Understand special needs of students/parents
• Maintain confidentiality
• Concentrate with distractions

• Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling
• Some stooping, kneeling, crouching
• Significant fine finger dexterity
• 80% sitting, 10% walking, 10% standing
• Some extreme temperatures (especially in warm weather)
• Small exposure to risk of injury or illness

• Job related experience is preferred, but not required.
• We will train in all areas listed above including CDL licensure.

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

• Pre-employment drug screen
• Alcohol/drug clearinghouse enrollment/clearance
• Criminal background check
• Minimum age of 25
• Exemptions:
• Current employee of Roane County Schools (minimum age of 23)
• Active military (minimum age of 23)
• Honorable discharge from military (minimum age of 23)

• Class B CDL with P & S endorsements
• First Aid/CPR training for Special Education bus drivers.

• Annual DOT physical
• Annual Safety Training from TN Department of Safety and Homeland Security