School Bus Driver

Position Type

Part-time

$

School Bus drivers are responsible for safely transporting students to and from school and related events. They pick up students at designated locations and drop them off at school.

• Transport students in a timely manner to and from school and/or school activities while following safety procedures and applicable State Board of Education rules and regulations.
• Operate and safely drive a school bus in either good or adverse weather, road and traffic conditions while transporting passengers to school or special events. Comply with traffic regulations while operating vehicles in a safe and courteous manner.
• Communicate bus rules, safety and behavior requirements to passengers and address improper behavior immediately using appropriate interpersonal communication skills.
• Communicate with students’ parents to resolve inappropriate or unsafe behavior utilizing strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Assist students and passengers boarding and unloading the bus when necessary, 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 ventilation systems for passenger comfort.
• Know and comply with rules, regulations (Federal, State and District) and laws concerning operation of a school bus; and comply with all traffic regulations.
• Comply with DOT drug and alcohol testing requirements.
• Complete all records and reports timely and accurately and submit to the Transportation Department.
• Read maps, follow written and geographic directions according to route/trip logs.
• Operate a two‑way radio.
• Maintain cleanliness to ensure safe operating conditions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

• Class D driver’s license.
• Ability to pass a medical examination.

• Problem Solving:
  Demonstrated ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner and appropriately gather and analyze information.
• Interpersonal
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to maintain confidentiality, be open to innovative ideas, and work successfully both independently and on a team. Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with a wide range of management styles and build community relationships.
• Oral Communication:
  Ability to organize thoughts and speak persuasively in positive or negative situations, demonstrate group presentation skills, and conduct effective meetings.
• Written Communication:
  Good writing skills with proper spelling, punctuation, and grammar; detail‑oriented in editing documents; ability to present numerical and statistical data effectively and to accurately interpret and communicate written information.
• Planning and Organizing:
  Ability to prioritize and plan work activities to ensure timely completion of projects and development of realistic action plans.
• Quality:
  Demonstrate accuracy, thoroughness, and monitor own work to ensure quality.
• Adaptability:
  Able to quickly adapt and respond to a rapidly changing work environment and manage competing demands productively.
• Dependability:
  Demonstrated ability to consistently be at work and on time as scheduled, follow instructions, respond to management direction, and solicit feedback to improve performance.

EEO is the law. The company is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.