Bus Driver

REGIONAL SCHOOL UNIT #4

LITCHFIELD – SABATTUS - WALES

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Bus Driver Position

JOB DESCRIPTION

BUS DRIVER

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Valid school bus license with appropriate endorsements
2. Must have on-going First-aid CPR training
3. Ability to make sound judgments
4. Must pass yearly DOT physical examination
5. Must pass alcohol and drug tests
6. Adequate body strength and full range of arms and legs to operate all mechanical equipment

REPORTS TO:  Director of Transportation

JOB GOAL:  To provide safe and efficient transportation so that students may enjoy the fullest

                        possible advantages from the district’s curriculum and extracurricular program.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Obeys all traffic laws.
2. Observes all mandatory safety regulations for school buses.
3. Adheres to all state laws and School Board policies governing the operation of school buses.
4. Does pre-trip inspections each day.
5. Enforces all school bus rules and regulations.
6. Transports only authorized students.
7. Maintains discipline when students are on the bus.
8. Reports discipline problems to the school office and fills out appropriate incident reports.
9. Adheres to assigned schedule and route.
10. Discharges students only at appropriate authorized stops.
11. Transports students to and from extracurricular activities.
12. Exercises responsible leadership when on school trips.
13. Maintains a clean bus inside and outside.
14. Reports all accidents and completes required reports.
15. Notifies the proper authority in case of mechanical failure or lateness
16. Attends workshops and training pertaining to transportation.
17. Performs such other duties as may be assigned by the Director of Transportati