JOB TITLE:     School Bus Driver 

JOB GOAL:    Employee is under the general supervision of the transportation director to provide safe, efficient transportation for students to enable them opportunities to gain maximum benefit from the system’s curriculum and extra-curricular activities.

 

QUALIFICATIONS: Employee must possess a valid, Class A or B Commercial Drivers’ License with endorsements for passengers, air brakes and school bus or Class C Commercial Drivers’ License with endorsements for passengers and school bus.  Employee must be at least 21 years of age.  Employee must have the ability and stamina for upper body mobility for lifting, bending, driving, and sitting for prolonged period of time; possess proficient written and oral communication skills, submit to and pass a pre-employment physical, police background investigation, fingerprints, and pre-employment drug test.

 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: 

Employee must pass annual physical examination and random drug/alcohol testing.  Employee should have the ability to establish and maintain good discipline and control on the bus.  Employee should have the ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with system staff, parents, and the community.  Employee should demonstrate physical and mental abilities to perform all essential duties and responsibilities efficiently and effectively.

 

TERM:            180 days (July through May)

 

REPORTS TO:  Transportation Director

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

 

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Employee’s Signature             Date                            Supervisor’s Signature            Date