Activity Bus Driver

Position Description

Activity Bus Driver

School Bus Drivers must possess or have the ability to acquire an appropriate commercial driver's license valid in the Commonwealth of Virginia; must pass a physical examination as prescribed by the Virginia Department of Education; and possess and maintain a satisfactory driving record from the Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles that meets state requirements and indicates positive driving points.

School bus drivers also…

Non-exempt

Director of Transportation

• Driving school bus; picking up and delivering students to/from activities.
• Performs pre-trip inspection of school bus; reports operating and equipment deficiencies.
• Washes bus; cleans bus inside and out.
• Fuels bus as required.
• Obeys all traffic laws and observes mandatory safety regulations for school bus operations.
• Transports only authorized students, school personnel and/or authorized chaperons on special trips.
• Reports all accidents and completes required reports.
• Conducts periodic emergency bus evacuation drills.
• Transports students to special events and field trips.
• Records mileage; maintains various records and prepares a variety of reports on activities.
• Ensures passenger safety; maintains discipline on bus; makes reports as necessary.
• Makes bus available for scheduled maintenance and/or repairs.
• Performs related tasks as required.

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school.