Job Description
Job Description
Job Description
Bus Driver
Purpose:
- transport students over assigned routes and field trips/excursions
- ensure that bus is in safe operating condition
- ensure safety of students while riding the bus and while loading/unloading the bus
Essential Duties:
- advises students/riders of appropriate behavior based on best practices of the school bus transportation industry
- assesses situations (incidents, complaints, emergencies) for the purpose of offering solutions
- assists students/riders with instruction for safe loading/unloading practices during normal and emergency situations
- attends all required meetings, inservice training for the purpose of learning best practices on the school bus industry
- cleans assigned bus (interior/exterior) on a regular basis to ensure safety, appearance, and cleanliness
- conducts emergency evacuations as required
- transports students to/from school and on field trips/excursions in a safe and timely manner
- fuels bus (fuel, oil, coolant) as needed
- monitors student/rider behavior during transportation of said students/riders to ensure safety
- performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections as required by law to ensure the safe operating condition of the bus
- prepares required reports for documentation of adherence to school system guidelines (pre/post-trip forms, field trip reports, payroll/leave forms)
- completes student conduct referrals as needed and provides such forms to the appropriate school personnel
- performs any other duties as deemed necessary by the Supervisor of Transportation to ensure the effective functioning of the Transportation Department
- other duties as assigned
School Bus Drivers report to the Transportation Supervisor.
Job Requirements:
- Skills:
- Adhere to safety practices
- Adhere to all TN Code Annotated Laws/Regulations pertaining to school buses
- Be able to operate a school bus safely
- Operate a fire extinguisher if needed
- Operate a two-way radio in a professional manner
- Prepare and maintain records
- Knowledge:
- Emergency evacuation techniques
- General knowledge of streets/road
- Basic bus maintenance
- Health standards and hazards
- General knowledge of first aid
- Safe driving practices and procedures
- Specialized equipment in Special Education Buses
- Ability:
- Be attentive to details
- Communicate with diverse groups including school age riders
- Display tact and courtesy
- Maintain effective working relationships with coworkers
- Exercise judgement
- Understand special needs of students/parents
- Maintain confidentiality
- Concentrate with distractions
- Work Environment:
- Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling
- Some stooping, kneeling, crouching
- Significant fine finger dexterity
- 80% sitting, 10% walking, 10% standing
- Some extreme temperatures (especially in warm weather)
- Small exposure to risk of injury or illness
Experience:
- Job related experience is preferred, but not required.
- We will train in all areas listed above including CDL licensure.
Education:
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
Requirements:
- Pre-employment drug screen
- Alcohol/drug clearinghouse enrollment/clearance
- Criminal background check
- Minimum age of 25
- exemptions:
- Current employee of Roane County Schools (minimum age of 23)
- Active military (minimum age of 23)
- Honorable discharge from military (minimum age of 23)
Certificates and Licenses:
- Class B CDL with P & S endorsements
- First Aid/CPR training for Special Education bus drivers.
Continuing Education/Training:
- Annual DOT physical
- Annual Safety Training from TN Department of Safety and Homeland Security
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