Bus Driver

Purpose:

• Transport students over assigned routes and field trips/excursions.
• Ensure that bus is in safe operating condition.
• Ensure safety of students while riding the bus and while loading/unloading the bus.

Essential Duties:

• Advise students/riders of appropriate behavior based on best practices of the school bus transportation industry.
• Assess situations (incidents, complaints, emergencies) for the purpose of offering solutions.
• Assist students/riders with instruction for safe loading/unloading practices during normal and emergency situations.
• Attend all required meetings and inservice training for the purpose of learning best practices on the school bus industry.
• Clean assigned bus (interior/exterior) on a regular basis to ensure safety, appearance, and cleanliness.
• Conduct emergency evacuations as required.
• Transport students to/from school and on field trips/excursions in a safe and timely manner.
• Fuel bus (fuel, oil, coolant) as needed.
• Monitor student/rider behavior during transportation to ensure safety.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections as required by law to ensure the safe operating condition of the bus.
• Prepare required reports for documentation of adherence to school system guidelines (pre/post-trip forms, field trip reports, payroll/leave forms).
• Complete student conduct referrals as needed and provide such forms to the appropriate school personnel.
• Perform any other duties as deemed necessary by the Supervisor of Transportation to ensure the effective functioning of the Transportation Department.
• Other duties as assigned.

School Bus Drivers report to the Transportation Supervisor.

Job Requirements:

• Skills:
  • Adhere to safety practices.
  • Adhere to all TN Code Annotated Laws/Regulations pertaining to school buses.
  • Be able to operate a school bus safely.
  • Operate a fire extinguisher if needed.
  • Operate a two-way radio in a professional manner.
  • Prepare and maintain records.
• Knowledge:
  • Emergency evacuation techniques.
  • General knowledge of streets/road.
  • Basic bus maintenance.
  • Health standards and hazards.
  • General knowledge of first aid.
  • Safe driving practices and procedures.
  • Specialized equipment in Special Education Buses.
• Ability:
  • Be attentive to details.
  • Communicate with diverse groups including school age riders.
  • Display tact and courtesy.
  • Maintain effective working relationships with coworkers.
  • Exercise judgement.
  • Understand special needs of students/parents.
  • Maintain confidentiality.
  • Concentrate with distractions.
• Work Environment:
  • Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling.
  • Some stooping, kneeling, crouching.
  • Significant fine finger dexterity.
  • 80% sitting, 10% walking, 10% standing.
  • Some extreme temperatures (especially in warm weather).
  • Small exposure to risk of injury or illness.

Experience:

• Job related experience is preferred, but not required.
• We will train in all areas listed above including CDL licensure.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).

Requirements:

• Pre-employment drug screen.
• Alcohol/drug clearinghouse enrollment/clearance.
• Criminal background check.
• Minimum age of 25 (exemptions:
  Current employee of Roane County Schools (minimum age of 23), Active military (minimum age of 23), Honorable discharge from military (minimum age of 23)).

Certificates and Licenses:

• Class B CDL with P & S endorsements.
• First Aid/CPR training for Special Education bus drivers.

Continuing Education/Training:

• Annual DOT physical.
• Annual Safety Training from TN Department of Safety and Homeland Security.