About this role
Position Open Until Filled General Description: This position performs all activities required to safely operate a school bus or county vehicle transporting students and other authorized personnel to and from schools and school-related events. Essential Responsibilities:
• Safely transports students on an assigned/unassigned route according to a definite time schedule
• Provides transportation for field trips, other sanctioned outings, athletic contests, and extracurricular events
• Performs pre-trip inspection in accordance with Division and CDL protocols - which includes but is not limited to - fuel, oil, water, lights, brakes and steering checks
• Regulates heating and ventilating equipment provided on bus for comfort of passengers
• Takes appropriate safety precautions when students are boarding and departing
• Maintains a safe environment within the bus by enforcing rules of conduct, responding to emergencies, and reporting cases of misbehavior to appropriate administrators within the school building and Transportation Department
• Operates vehicle in compliance with all traffic and safety laws and regulations, exhibits defensive driving skills, and observes posted speed limits and other traffic laws
• Prepares for and implements emergency evacuations to include assisting students to evacuate the bus and providing safe transport
• Immediately reports all crashes/accidents to Transportation Supervisor
• Keeps accurate records of mileage, passenger numbers, and any other documentation required
• Keeps bus clean and orderly
• Identifies needs and arranges for necessary bus repairs and maintenance
• Performs other related duties, as assigned
Applicant must provide a good driving record with application. Applicant must be 21 years of age or older. This is a 180 day part-time position and does not include benefits. King George County Schools offers paid on the job tranining.