School Bus Driver

Bus Driver

Performs routine bus driving duties transporting students to and from assigned schools and transports students for special events and field trips.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Valid Virginia motor vehicle operator's license.
• Ability to meet Virginia School Bus Commercial Driver License requirements.
• Ability to operate all vehicle types used in transporting students.
• Thorough knowledge of State highway operating rules and procedures.
• Excellent driving record without a moving traffic violation within two years.
• Ability to operate radio communication.
• Ability to deal with exuberant behavioral characteristics of youthful riders.
• Completion of defensive driving course and multimedia first aid prior to employment preferred.

Reports to Coordinator of Transportation. Each driver shall also be directly responsible to the principal of the school(s) served on matters related to student discipline.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Maintain valid Virginia School Bus Commercial Driver License.
• Inspect vehicle prior to and after daily operations for maintenance discrepancies.
• Operate a school bus over established routes in an efficient and punctual manner.
• Maintain student discipline while operating a school bus following the guidelines established by the School Board.
• Drive defensively under varying traffic conditions.
• Perform housekeeping duties inside and outside the school bus.
• Refuel and check oil on equipment as needed.
• Demonstrate knowledge of rules and regulations promulgated by local, state, and federal authorities.
• Behave in a professional manner exhibiting a positive image in dealing with students, parents, and school division personnel.
• Maintain availability to drive doubled bus runs within the normal contracted hourly day as circumstances require and perform such doubled runs as assigned.
• Conduct emergency evacuation drills in keeping with division regulations.
• Attend workshops and safety meetings as directed.
• Operate a school bus on special trip assignments.
• Report personal absences to supervisor allowing sufficient time to secure a substitute.
• Report vehicle maintenance problems to supervisor or Manager of Vehicle Maintenance.
• Assist in preparation of route schedules.
• Contributes to a safe educational and working environment by participating in all drills and training and being prepared to take action should a health or safety emergency occur.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor of Operations, Coordinator of Transportation Services, Lead Bus Driver, and School Principal/Assistant Principal.

Terms of Employment: 180-240 days

Evaluation: Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with school board policy and administrative regulations on evaluation of non-licensed personnel.

Approved by Superintendent 2/9/2016 Updated 7/15/19 Job Description Prepared by Director of Human Resources