School Bus Driver

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Job Summary

• Responsible for safely transporting students to and from school and related events.
• Pick up and drop off students at designated locations such as street corners or homes.
• Transport students in a timely manner while following safety procedures and State Board of Education rules and regulations.
• Operate the school bus safely in good or adverse weather, road and traffic conditions while protecting passengers.
• Comply with traffic regulations and operate vehicles in a courteous manner.
• Communicate bus rules, safety and behavior requirements to passengers; address improper behavior immediately.
• Communicate with students’ parents to solve inappropriate or unsafe behavior and utilize strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Assist students and passengers boarding and unloading the bus, including wheelchair students and adaptive equipment.
• Inspect buses daily to identify and report deficiencies.
• Perform vehicle maintenance procedures such as checking fluid and fuel levels, tire pressure, cleaning internal and external areas, installing tire chains, and other normal daily maintenance as required.
• Regulate heating, lighting, and ventilating systems for passenger comfort.
• Know and comply with federal, state, district, and DOT regulations regarding school bus operation and drug/alcohol testing requirements.
• Complete all records and reports accurately and submit to the Transportation Department.
• Read maps, follow written and geographic directions according to route/trip logs.
• Operate a two‑way radio and maintain cleanliness to ensure safe operating conditions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

Other Experience and Qualifications

• Class A or B CDL, or ability to obtain.
• Endorsements:
  Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) or as required.
• Ability to pass a medical examination.
• Demonstrated problem‑solving ability.
• Interpersonal skills: maintain confidentiality, be open to innovative ideas, work independently and as part of a team.
• Communication skills: organize thoughts, speak persuasively, conduct effective meetings; good writing skills with proper spelling, punctuation, grammar and editing.
• Ability to interpret and communicate written information and present numerical and statistical data effectively.
• Planning and organizing: prioritize and plan work activities to ensure timely completion of projects.
• Quality focus: demonstrate accuracy, thoroughness and monitor own work to ensure quality.
• Adaptability: adapt quickly to a changing work environment and manage competing demands in a productive way.
• Dependability: consistently be at work on time, follow instructions, respond to management direction and seek feedback to improve performance.

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Entry Level

Full Time

Management and Manufacturing

Truck Transportation