Bus Driver

PT- Bus Driver -20hrs/wk

BJSHS

 

JOB TITLE: BUS DRIVER

REPORTS TO: Maintenance/Transportation Supervisor

SUPERVISES:  None

 

NATURE OF WORK

    This is a responsible position, responsible for the transportation of students in accordance with established procedures and routine.

 

     Employee of this class is responsible for the cleaning and preventative maintenance work on District vehicles and safely transporting student to and from school and on a variety of extra curricular academic field trips.  Work involves the performance of these tasks under little or no supervision.  Work is reviewed through methods used and results achieved.

 

EXAMPLES OF WORK(Illustrative Only)

Checks the bus or vehicle daily before beginning and after ending runs each day.

 

Cleans bus daily.

 

Transports students safely from home to school and return.

 

Drives extra curricular and activity runs as assigned.

 

Checks lights and replaces bulbs and fuses as necessary.

 

Checks oil and fluid levels daily adding oil and fluid as necessary.

 

Maintains records as directed.

Reports safety problems in writing at the time problem are noted.

 

Drives within posted speed limits or as weather and road conditions dictate.

 

Reports student discipline problems to appropriate authority.

 

Maintains discipline and orderliness on bus.

 

Advises supervisor when maintenance or repair work on the bus is required.

 

Performs duties in accordance with acceptable safety standards and practices.

 

Secures bus when unattended.

EXAMPLES OF WORK(CONTINUED)

 

Performs other work as assigned by the Maintenance/Transportation Supervisor.

 

REQUIREMENTS OF WORK

 

Extensive knowledge of operation of a school bus.

 

Extensive knowledge of Maine highway motor vehicle laws as it pertains to the 

Operation of a school bus.

 

Knowledge of safety standards including defensive driving techniques.

 

Ability of establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, 

Other employees, elected officials, students and the general public.

 

Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions with minimal

Supervision.

 

Ability to meet and deal courteously with the public, staff, students and elected

Officials.

 

Ability to work with little or no supervision.

 

Ability to remain calm and patient in sometimes-stressful situations.

 

Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.

 

Maintains a neat and clean appearance through proper attire and grooming.

 

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

 

    Graduation from high school or equivalent.  Experience as a bus or over the road driver desirable.

 

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

 

     Possession of a current Class B motor vehicle license with a CDL endorsement.

 

Accident free driving record for 5 years prior to the time of hire.

 

No moving traffic violations in the 3 years prior to the time of hire.

 

Must pass required pre-employment physical exam and annually thereafter.

 

Never have been convicted or pled to a felony or misdemeanor or civil offense

Regarding the use or possession of drugs, criminal, or civil offenses or moral

Turpitude.