Bus Driver

Position Purpose

Under the general supervision of the Transportation Supervisor, to ensure the safe transportation of students, staff, and others to and from school, residential neighborhoods, and field trips.

• Safely drives a school bus on days when school is in session over designated routes in accordance with time schedules, loading and unloading students at designated locations.
• Transports students, teachers and others on school field or activity trips.
• Inspects assigned bus on a daily basis prior to transporting passengers to ensure the bus is in good, clean and safe working order.
• Cleans and refuels the bus as needed.
• Ensures that a communication device is in proper working order before each trip.
• Reports all mechanical deficiencies, traffic violations or accidents promptly.
• Arranges for and ensures completion of routine maintenance of the bus (e.g., oil change); transporting the bus to and from maintenance and/or repair facilities.
• Maintains order and discipline among students in accordance with district policies and procedures; reports any incidents involving student discipline.
• Observes and tracks route timing, such as total time en‑route, time between stops, loading and unloading times or other information requested for establishing route efficiency.
• Maintains and submits records and reports as required.
• Follows procedures to ensure that no child is left alone on the bus without adult supervision at any time, and that all children have departed the bus at the end of all routes (morning, evening, and during field trips or other special trips).
• Inventories bus emergency and first aid supplies and equipment; reports needs to the Director.
• Prepares aides and children for bus drills and ensures bus evacuation drills are held as required.
• In case of accidents or emergencies, evacuates children according to written procedures, follows medical emergency protocols, and completes a written report as required.
• Attends and participates in trainings, continuing education, and professional development opportunities.

• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Transportation Supervisor.

• Uses standard automotive and bus equipment and telephone.

• Travels to and from school district buildings, vehicle service stations, field trip locations and other destinations as required.

• Knowledge of all traffic laws, regulations, road signs and related information.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate the bus, conduct pre‑trip inspections, and clean the bus.
• Visual and auditory acuity within professionally determined normal ranges, with corrective lenses if needed.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective organizational, problem‑solving, and time‑management skills.
• Ability to learn and comprehend information from procedure manuals and other materials; ability to comprehend and follow traffic signs.
• Physical ability to move through the bus, center, and classrooms.
• Ability to maintain composure and perform responsibilities under pressure in cases of accidents or emergencies.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

• Works in a standard school bus environment.

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications include:

• Motor Vehicle Operator's (DMV) License.
• Current Commercial Driver's License (CDL), class B with Passenger and School Bus endorsement.

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Successful prior experience working as a bus driver, preferably in a school district or transporting children.

Minimum compensation for a bus driver is $18.05 per hour. Employees must work at least 20 hours per week on a regular basis to qualify for health insurance benefits.

Nonexempt

Each staff member shall remain free of any alcohol or non‑prescribed controlled substance and abuse of any prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District. Each staff member shall serve as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and responsible, intelligent human beings. Each staff member has a moral responsibility to help instill in students the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values.

Per the Mansfield City Schools Board of Education/Mansfield School Employees Association Negotiated Agreement/Teamsters Agreement.

The Mansfield City School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identification or sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other status protected by law.