Utility Worker at Transportation

Position Title

Utility Worker

Superintendent of Education

Transportation Supervisor

• Valid Commercial Driver’s License
• Valid Alabama State Department of Education School Bus Driver’s Certificate—to be renewed annually.
• Satisfactory driving record.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
• Satisfactory pre-employment drug screening.
• Academic competency in written and spoken language.

• Obey all traffic laws.
• Observe all mandatory safety regulations for school buses.
• Maintain discipline when students are on bus.
• Maintain proper supervision when students are on or boarding bus.
• Report undisciplined students to the proper authority.
• Keep bus clean.
• Follow assigned route and time schedule as directed by Supervisor.
• Pre‑trip bus before each operation for mechanical and safety defects.
• Notify the proper authority in case of mechanical failure or lateness.
• Stop bus at all morning authorized stops; discharge afternoon students only at authorized stops.
• Exercise responsible leadership when on out-of-district school trips.
• Transport only authorized students.
• Report all accidents and traffic violations to proper authority.
• Enforce regulations against smoking and eating on bus.
• Conduct a minimum of one bus evacuation drill per semester.
• Participate in drug and alcohol testing as required.
• Complete and submit all reports and documents as required in a timely manner.
• Use bus communication device procedures properly.
• Interact with school principal(s) when necessary to foster a positive learning environment.
• Interact with the public in a manner that will be a positive reflection on the school system.
• Perform any other non-technical tasks assigned.

Provide safe and efficient transportation to all students who will be transported and provide assistance in the daily operations of the school system.