School Bus Driver

Under general supervision, operates school transit bus on assigned routes to and from school and special events; provides safe and secure transportation service to students. Work is performed in a transit vehicle in a traffic environment, with moderate physical requirements. Required to lift and move items weighing up to 50 pounds.

• Drives students to and from school and special events.
• Monitors students and enforces District policies and rules of conduct.
• Reports behavior issues and other concerns to supervisor.
• Performs daily vehicle inspections, and assures the bus is operating correctly.
• Conducts complete post-trip interior inspection of school bus for remaining students before leaving bus.
• Inspects vehicle, and identifies vehicle problems requiring additional maintenance and repair.
• Cleans the bus interior, sweeps the floors, and cleans windows and seats.
• Completes all required written reports on a daily basis.

• Safety rules and regulations, and safe driving techniques in all road conditions.
• Local geographical area, road systems, and City and state traffic regulations.
• First aid and CPR.
• Capabilities, operational characteristics, adjustment and preventive maintenance of the type of vehicles to which assigned.

• Operating vehicles in a safe manner, in compliance with all traffic laws, District policy and procedures, and state and local regulations.
• Following and maintaining safety standards.
• Adjusting and performing preventive maintenance on the vehicles to which assigned.
• Recognizing potentially hazardous situations on the road and taking appropriate action.
• Reading and understanding a variety of plans and maps.
• Maintaining accurate records of work performed.
• Working without close supervision in standard work situations.
• Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities;
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.

High School Diploma or GED equivalent is preferred.

Must possess and maintain a valid Minnesota State Commercial Driver's License with school bus/passenger endorsement.