The posting
Position Description
POSITION TITLE: School Bus Driver
FLSA: Non Exempt
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School diploma or G.E.D. required; five years experience preferred
- CDL license required
- 1+ years’ experience driving a school bus (training provided for the right candidate)
- No at-fault traffic accidents in the last 5 years
- Clean driving record (no traffic citations in last 5 years)
- Ability to carry out assigned route on time
- Excellent communication skills
- 2+ years’ working with children preferred
REPORTS TO: Maintenance Supervisor
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Twelve month employment (261 days). Salary and work year to be established by the Board of Education. Benefits according to the Classified Agreement.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Transport children to and from school in the mornings and afternoons
- Obey all traffic laws
- Perform inspections of the bus before and after each route
- Maintain a clean and mechanically-sound bus at all times
- Ensure safety of all students
- Discipline children when required to maintain a safe and healthy environment
- Assist students with getting on and off the bus when required
- Verify permissions for children who ride home with friends
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Maintain a clean and orderly vehicle on a daily basis.
- Work overtime as directed.
- Attend meetings as directed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.



