JOB TITLE: Bus Driver (9 month – 182) RESPONSIBLE TO: Transportation Coordinator JOB GOAL: To provide safe and efficient transportation for students and staff as designated. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: • Possess and maintain a valid Alabama bus driver license (ABL) and commercial driver’s license (CDL) with P/S endorsement. • Maintain a current Alabama School Bus Physical or ALDOT Health Card as required by state law or the Alabama State Department of Education. • Ability to meet suitability criteria for employment and/or certification/licensure under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. 2002-457. • Possess and maintain an acceptable motor vehicle record including the ability to remain insurable under school system insurance requirements. • Ability to pass drug test in accordance with applicable law. • Proficient in written and verbal communication skills. • Ability to operate a school vehicle over an assigned route according to a defined time schedule, which may require driving during pre-daylight and dusk periods. • Ability to lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds. • Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force. • Physical ability to perform all duties and responsibilities as specified by state and federal regulations, including but not limited to pre-trip inspections, post-trip inspections, and bus evacuations. • Ability to be punctual and in regular attendance. • Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Demonstrates support for the school system, its vision, goals, and priorities. • Adheres to all traffic laws and driving safety rules. • Prepares and submits monthly school bus reports as required. • Prepares and submits an accident report when involved in an accident. • Performs daily pre-trip inspection of the bus before and after each route and completes and submits form as required. • Performs post-trip inspection of the bus. • Performs duties in a courteous, professional manner. • Maintains a clean bus. • Maintains an accurate student roster in record and report book. Notifies transportation debarment of any changes in roster. • Maintains discipline while students are on the bus. • Reports students with discipline problems to the proper authority. • Reports all accidents immediately to the transportation office and other appropriate officials; follows school system procedures related to accidents and post-accident activities. • Regulates heating, cooling and/or ventilation of the bus or vehicle for the comfort and safety of passengers. • Notifies Transportation Coordinator and/or other appropriate authorities in case of mechanical failure of bus or lateness. • Maintains and uses communications and/or surveillance equipment on buses according to school system regulations. • Maintains cooperative and appropriate relationships with students, parents, community members and other employees. • Picks up and discharges students at authorized stops in accordance with assigned route and schedule. • Prepares for and assists students in evacuating the bus when necessary. • Transports students on field trips and outings, athletic events, and other extracurricular or cocurricular events (evenings, nights, or other times) as assigned. • Attends scheduled trainings. • Maintains confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters in accordance with state and federal law. • Demonstrates initiative in identifying potential problems and/or opportunities for improvement in areas of responsibility. • Responds to inquiries and requests in a timely and positive manner. • Maintains and submits required reports, records, and correspondence in a timely and accurate manner. • Properly cares for tools, equipment, and material resources of the school system. • Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local Board policies, and state, federal, and local laws. • Reports absences and takes leave in accordance with Board policies and procedures. • Reports identified mechanical needs to Transportation Department. • Performs other job-related duties as assigned by Transportation Coordinator.
