About this role
General Summary: We are seeking experienced and dependable bus drivers to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for transporting passengers along designated routes in a safe and timely manner. You must adhere to all traffic laws and company regulations while providing excellent customer service to our passengers. Qualifications:
• Education:
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Training and Experience:
• CDL preferred, but not required, willing to train
Essential Job Functions:
• Safely Transporting Students: Driving a school bus and ensuring the safe transportation of students to and from school, field trips, and other activities.
• Following Traffic Laws: Adhering strictly to traffic laws and school bus regulations to ensure the safety of passengers and other road users.
• Vehicle Maintenance: Conducting routine inspections and maintenance checks on the bus to ensure it is safe and in good working condition.
• Emergency Procedures: Knowing and implementing emergency procedures in case of accidents, breakdowns, or other emergencies.
• Communication: Maintaining effective communication with students, parents, school staff, and transportation authorities.
• Monitoring Students: Ensuring that students behave appropriately and safely while on the bus, maintaining discipline when necessary.
• Route Familiarity: Being familiar with the assigned route and ensuring timely arrival and departure from stops.
• Paperwork and Documentation: Completing required paperwork, such as daily logs, incident reports, and mileage records.
• Training and Development: Participating in ongoing training and development programs related to driving skills, safety procedures, and student management.
Directly Responsible To:
• Director of Transportation
Terms of Employment:
• Follows the Transportation Collective Bargaining Agreement
Evaluation:
• Annually by the Director of Transportation