Job Description

Bus Driver

Under general supervision, operates a school bus on assigned route(s) and schedule to provide safe and efficient transportation so that students may enjoy the fullest possible advantage from the programs and offerings of the school system. Work involves performing pre-and post-trip inspections of the bus; operating a bus; obeying all traffic laws and school bus regulations while operating the bus; observing all safety regulations and standards for school buses; and maintaining discipline of students assigned to ride the bus. Employees are also responsible for completing all required reports and securing the assigned bus before leaving the vehicle at the conclusion of a run or route. Employees must exercise tact and courtesy in maintaining acceptable relations with parents/guardians of students transported and with school personnel.

In accordance with Transportation Department Operating Instructions for bus drivers, performs required post-trip inspection, to detect students who may still be on board the school bus asleep or incapacitated and to detect any other irregularities or vandalism to the bus interior.

Operates the assigned school bus on the route(s) and schedule provided by the Transportation Supervisor/Coordinator.

Reports to the Transportation Supervisor/Coordinator on the day of occurrence, any students added to or deleted from the route.

Obeys all traffic laws and school bus regulations while operating the school bus.

Observes all safety regulations and standards for school buses. This includes clearing the school bus and evacuating students quickly in the event of an emergency.

• Maintains proficiency in driving skills
• Is responsible for completing all reports relating to transportation
• Ensures safety and care of students boarding, riding, and departing school bus
• Maintains a high standard of student conduct at all times
• Discharges students only at the authorized school or bus stop locations
• Transports only authorized students
• Reports infractions of school bus safety rules to the principal or designee
• Obeys all traffic laws and school bus regulations while operating the school bus
• Performs daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections; complies with standards of bus cleanliness
• Operates the school bus on the assigned route(s) and schedule as provided by the Transportation Office
• Attends bus safety meetings
• Informs Transportation Specialist or TIMS Manager of any students added or deleted from route which may necessitate a change in route or bus stop
• Accepts responsibility for reporting observable mechanical defects or failures on the school bus
• Maintains acceptable relations with parents/guardians of students transported and with school personnel
• When working on a school bus equipped with a wheelchair lift, is knowledgeable of lift operation used for loading and unloading of wheelchairs and also ensures that the wheelchair is properly secured on the school bus
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor

The major physical and cognitive requirements listed below are applicable to this job classification within Hertford County Schools. Work in this classification is considered medium physical work requiring the exertion of 50 pounds of force occasionally and up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Must be able to:

• walk, lift, reach, stoop, stand, grasp, balance, climb, kneel, and crouch
• work in various inside and outside environments being subjected to weather changes, noise, vibrations, job hazards and atmospheric conditions
• use visual acuity required for depth perception and color perception
• visually inspect small defects and/or small parts
• use a variety of measuring devices
• operate motor vehicles
• operate job specific equipment per instructions
• observe general surroundings and activities
• hear sufficiently to accurately perceive information at normally spoken word levels
• use communication by means of spoken word to express or exchange ideas
• safely work in situations of exposure to blood borne pathogens which may be require specialized personal protective equipment
• understand and follow oral and written instructions

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be at least eighteen (18) years old with six (6) months driving experience
• Must possess and maintain a current North Carolina commercial driver's license with proper endorsements and a current Bus Drivers Pocket Card
• Must pass a DOT drug and alcohol testing
• Must never have been convicted of a DWI Offense

FLSA status: Non-exempt

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