Bus Driver

Position Type:

Support Staff

Date Posted:

7/13/2023

Location:

District

Date Available:

09/01/2023

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FULL-TIME BUS DRIVER

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Commercial Driver's License with P and S Endorsement .

• Minimum safe driving experience as determined by the board

• Sufficient mechanical aptitude to diagnose minor problems and make appropriate repairs

• Ability to maintain passenger discipline to ensure their safety and well-being and protect against vandalism

• Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status

• Current residency in New Jersey, approved residency waiver or candidate agrees to obtain residency within one year of employment (if a regular employee of the district)

REPORTS TO: Busing Coordinator

JOB GOAL:

To transport pupils in a safe and efficient manner and perform all activities related to the operation of the school bus.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Safety, maintenance and inspection requirements

• Conducts a pre-trip safety inspection of the bus prior to every trip and completes the school bus condition report.

• Notifies transportation supervisor of any mechanical malfunctions and/or safety hazards.

• Performs interior bus cleaning duties daily, cleans windows and exterior as needed, and refuels the vehicle.

• Performs light maintenance (check and replace water, antifreeze, oil and battery water; add air to tires; replace burned out bulbs) as necessary.

• Participates in emergency evacuation drills in accordance with administrative code and board policy, and instructs passengers regarding safety regulations and other bus rules.

Driving and safe bus operations

• Adheres to established routes, designated bus stops and keeps to assigned time schedule.

• Transports only authorized pupils and ensures that all students have left the bus at the end of the route.

• Receives training on and as required implements accommodations when transporting students with disabilities.

• Obeys all traffic laws and observes mandatory school bus safety regulations.

• Reports all accidents and pupil injuries immediately to the principal and the school business administrator and completes required reports.

• If ticketed as a result of an accident or traffic stop by police, the bus driver will pay any fines and court costs, and will attend driving safety classes if so ordered by the municipal court judge.

• Will not use a cell phone while the bus is turned on or in gear, either to receive calls or to make calls. Cell phone operation on a moving vehicle is a distraction and a safety hazard. Cell phone operation by a bus driver is only permitted if the bus is parked or at the roadside curb with the engine turned off and the bus out-of-gear.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard school bus environment.

Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.

Qualifications Profile

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

Certification/License:

• Motor Vehicle Operator's (DMV) License.

• Current Commercial Driver's License (CDL), class B with Passenger and School Bus endorsement.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Bilingual, both oral and written, ability (English/Spanish) is preferred.

Experience:

• Successful prior experience working as a bus driver, preferably in a school district or transporting children.

FLSA Status: Nonexempt