Bus Driver

POSITION:
Bus Driver Salary / Hours

• Pay:
  Non-exempt
• Position Length: 186 days
• Hours:
  
  To be set in conjunction with the Director of Transportation

The Bus Driver transports students over scheduled routes and/or to/from special excursions; ensures vehicle is in safe operating condition; and ensures safety of students during transport, loading and unloading from buses. This job reports to the Director of Transportation.

• A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years driving experience with a valid driver’s license required.
• Must pass a Department of Transportation physical, drug and alcohol testing, and a tuberculosis test.
• A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualification
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English, Spanish language proficiency a plus.
• Requires a valid Virginia Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with a school bus endorsement issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Able to meet all driving record, physical, CPR certification requirements, drug/alcohol testing and background investigations that are required by the Manassas Park City Schools and the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Knowledge of traffic laws and regulations including street and railroad-crossing procedures.
• Able to do moderate lifting and assist students on and off the bus, if needed.
• Able to be patient and understanding with children while maintaining order and discipline on the bus.
• Able to stay calm in emergencies.
• Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school officials, co-workers, parents, and students.
• Willing and able to work 6:30am-9:00am and 1:30pm-4:30pm every school day

• Transports passengers over scheduled routes to and from school and/or field trips in a safe and timely manner.
• Monitors students and other passengers during transit to maintain safety and follow district policy.
• Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections (e.g. fluid levels, tire pressure, exterior condition, mirrors, etc.) to ensure the safe operating condition of the vehicle and comply with mandated guidelines.
• Advises students and other passengers of appropriate behavior to reinforce regulations and maintain passenger safety.
• Assesses incidents, complaints, accidents and/or potential emergency situations (e.g. road hazards, medical emergencies, accidents, etc.) and resolves and/or recommends a resolution to the situation.
• Assists students and other passengers in safe loading and unloading from buses during both emergency situations and normal transport.
• Attends meetings, classroom and behind the wheel training, safety meetings, in service, administrative conferences, etc. to maintain skills and meet the certificate requirements of a school bus driver.
• Conducts emergency evacuation drills to ensure efficiency of procedures and comply with mandated requirements.
• Responds to inquiries (e.g. students, parents, other school personnel, etc.) to provide information and/or direction.
• Secures students as assigned (e.g. car seats, wheelchairs, restraints, etc.) to ensure their safety during transport.
• Assists children with disabilities on and off the bus.
• Assists with snow removal on/around buses to ensure buses maintain established schedules.
• Cleans assigned vehicles, both interior and exterior to ensure safety, appearance, and sanitation of vehicle.
• Lifts student and/or equipment (e.g. wheelchairs, car seats, restraints, seat belts, etc.) to position or reposition students as appropriate.
• Responsible for the safe transportation of students on the bus by having full knowledge of defensive driving techniques and a complete understanding of the laws of the road
• Maintains awareness of student safety always and maintains order and discipline on the bus by giving referrals and bus conduct reports to school principals
• Assists other drivers in the transportation of students or covering other runs as needs arise
• Before first bus run of the day, performs required walk-around inspection of the bus and reports all problems to the Fleet Maintenance Coordinator
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