Bus Operator

FLSA:NON-EXEMPT

QUALIFICATIONS:

As set forth by the Rapides Parish School Board (Minimum)

• Must be at least 21 years of age, as set forth by state guidelines

• Pass an annual physical exam

• Current Louisiana Commercial Driver's License (Class A or B) with air brake, passenger and school bus endorsements

• Forty hours of pre-service training (30 hours classroom instruction, 10 hours of on the bus training)

• All other State certification requirements (Bulletin 1191, 1475, 1886)

• Knowledge of child behavior patterns and ability to maintain student discipline

• Knowledge of school system policies and procedures

REPORTS TO:

School Administrator and/or Director of Transportation

SUPERVISES:

Such staff as assigned by the Director of Transportation

JOB GOAL:

To operate his/her school bus in a safe, economical manner and in compliance with state and local regulations.

TERM:

Nine (9) months

SALARY:

Bus Driver Salary Schedule

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Safely transport his/her assigned students at each of his/her respective schools providing constant

• Report regularly and punctually within the time frame established by the Transportation

• Notify the Transportation Department and the Principal or designated person at each assigned school of impending absence, tardiness or mechanical failure.

• Be responsible for securing substitute-driver, "Buddy" and/or vehicle when

• Establish proper techniques and follow discipline procedures as established by the Rapides Parish School

• Complete accurately and timely all reports, assignments, and records indicated on the annual calendar and as may be required after an accident, for absences or any other special purpose.

• Accept and run additional routes as directed by the school-based administrators and/or the Transportation

• Maintain good public relations with students, parents, and school administrators

• Maintain a neat and clean vehicle, mechanically safe, in compliance with state and local

• Accurately record and report appropriate mileage for each and all designated

• Conform to Louisiana Laws concerning the safety and welfare and assigned

• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of state and local traffic laws and local ordinances governing motor vehicles operations.

• Establish safe bus stop

• Operators shall secure for his/her vehicle confidential student data including name, address, phone number and pertinent health information.

• Attend and actively participate in all conferences, meetings, and/or in-service

• Keep his/her vehicle inspected, and maintained in accordance with local, state and federal

• Notify the Transportation Department of all accidents and

• Determine that any vehicle used in the absence of the driver's vehicle shall be properly insured, inspected and reported to the Transportation Department and the insurance carrier.

• Maintain an acceptable driving record in personal vehicles and school bus as stated in the contract.

• The bus operator shall deliver the students to the same bus stop from which they are picked Special circumstances may allow a change in this procedure, but it must be approved by the school based administrator and/or the Director of Transportation.

• The bus operator shall avoid backing the bus to pick up or discharge students except as approved. (La. S. 32.281 states, "The driver of a school bus shall not back his/her vehicle unless such movement can be performed safely and without interfering with other traffic")

• Perform all other duties, commensurate with the fulfillment of his/her responsibilities as the bus operator, as assigned by the Director of Transportation or designee.