Bus Driver

Overview

STANFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Position Title: Bus Driver

Department: Transportation

Reports To: Transportation Manager

Status: Classified

Board Approval: Existing Position

Contract: 10-Month Transportation Schedule

Position Focus: Support our District Policy of believing human beings are the single most important element in all interactions. We must establish priorities that respond to the needs of our students, staff members, and community and serve as the driving force behind all our actions focusing on excellence in everything we do. Demonstrate sincere concern and dedication to establish and maintain cooperative, positive daily interactions with all staff, students, parents and vendors.

Always foster team environment to accomplish established goals and objectives. Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations and board policy.

Accountability: Directly accountable for individual roles and responsibilities as assigned by the District Office and contained in this job description.

Requirements: Valid Commercial Driver’s License, Class B with P & S Endorsement

Corrected Vision sufficient as required by DOT

Pass Extensive Background Check

Pass Drug Screening and Random Drug Screening Tests

Pass Physical and Agility Test required by DPS and DOT

Compliance with Federal and State DOT Regulations

Knowledge of Local Area Highway System

Operate all types of buses and vehicles

Strong Commitment to Safety

Flexibility in working hours based on demands and requests of Transportation Director

Team Player

Cooperate with supervision and staff at all times

CPR Certified

First Aid Certified

Efficiently operate pager/telephone/radio

Physical dexterity, coordination, mobility and visual acuity to safely operate a school bus and perform essential functions of the position.

Walking, Speaking, Listening, Seeing, Bending, Climbing Stairs

• Place the welfare of all children first and foremost in completion of all duties. This includes all children riding your specific bus and all other children at the school.
• Maintain an effective, professional demeanor at all times by establishing and maintaining rapport with all contacts including: children, parents, staff and supervision.
• Consistently be aware that you are representing Stanfield Elementary School to the general public and be outgoing, friendly, and willing to help where required.

• Complete pre-trip checklist as required by DPS and DOT and forward to Bus Mechanic as needed for repairs to be scheduled each day. This includes but is not limited to: inspection/adjustment of brakes and all other safety devices, operation of safety exits, check and restore all fluid levels, inflation of tires to acceptable PSI, cleanliness and appearance of bus.
• Immediately notify the Director of Transportation and Bus Mechanic of any problems, which would be a safety hazard and prevent the bus from operating until repaired.
• Daily complete all vehicle mileage and fuel reports and forward to Transportation Director and/or Bus Mechanic as instructed.

• Answer all telephone, pager and radio communications as quickly as possible.
• Relay information in a professional manner concerning any problems or unusual occurrences encountered before, during and while driving the bus either loaded or unloaded.

• Strictly adhere to all traffic laws at all times.
• Correctly follow all routing instructions making adjustments for unusual conditions encountered en-route and immediately notifying the Transportation Director/Dispatch.
• Follow all established safety and DPS and DOT procedures when loading and unloading children/adults.
• Always maintain a helpful courteous rapport with all parents and people during loading and unloading.

• Ensure all required paperwork is completed accurately and in a timely manner and given to Transportation Director/Dispatch.
• Complete driver’s log as required by DPS and DOT.

• Complete all special assignments and requests in a timely manner.
• Keep appropriate personnel advised of progress.
• Request additional help and information as required

This job description is intended as an outline of major requirements and responsibilities and does not preclude assignment of other duties not specifically listed. This job description may be changed without notice and modified as necessary to meet the requirements of the job.

Existing Position - 03/28/05, Human Resources