Bus Driver

Bus Driver

School year:

Contract:

182 days

Reports to:

Transportation Supervisor

Starting Date:
Immediately

Position is open until filled.

Job Description

Transport students to and from designated stops while maintaining a safe environment. Provide appropriate transportation in accordance with district policies, state department of education, and the SC Department of Motor Vehicles.

Job Responsibilities

• Immediately report bus malfunctions or needed repairs to the transportation supervisor or designee.
• Immediately report delays, accidents or other traffic and transportation situations using district telephones or mobile two-way radios.
• Drive gasoline and/or diesel powered multi-passenger vehicles to transport students between neighborhoods, schools and school activities.
• Check condition of bus tires, brakes, windshield wipers, lights, oil, fuel, water and safety equipment to ensure working order as scheduled or directed.
• Comply with traffic regulations to operate school buses safely and courteously.
• Follow safety rules while students are boarding and exiting, and as they cross streets near bus stops.
• Pick up and drop off students at scheduled neighborhood locations, following strict time schedules.
• Keep bus interiors clean for passengers.
• Conduct interior bus inspections before and after every scheduled route/trip.
• Attend training and transportation planning sessions as requested and required.
• Maintain order among students during trips to ensure safety; enforce safety procedures and district policies; report violations as directed.
• Prepare and submit reports that may include number of passengers or trips, hours worked, mileage, fuel consumption.
• Ensure all students assigned to your bus receive bus rules and policies in writing.
• Must have the ability to complete state mandated route descriptions during normal working hours.
• Other duties as assigned by administration or supervisor.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalence.
• Experience as a school bus driver or driver of other large vehicle; successful completion of Bus Driver Training Course preferred.
• Valid South Carolina Commercial Driver License with Passenger Endorsements; valid driving record per state DMV.
• Knowledge of equipment and technology related to job functions.
• Ability to pass physical examination and drug screening.
• Excellent driving record/history.
• Clear criminal background report.

Position Type
:
Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.