Under limited supervision, responsible for providing safe transportation of students to and from school and back to their homes.
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Operates a bus over a route which has been designated and approved by the Coordinator/Supervisor of Transportation and the State Department of Education. Follow assigned routes and adhere to set schedule.
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Observes all traffic laws and safety regulations.
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Maintains safety precautions when students are boarding and departing the bus.
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Operates equipment in accordance with all state laws and regulations.
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Report all accidents, vehicle damage and student injuries as they occur.
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Discuss and conduct bus emergency evacuation drills and other safety procedures.
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Operate wheelchair lift when transporting special needs students.
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Maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information seen or hear.
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Maintains discipline of students being transported, and reports misconduct to the school administrators for appropriate disciplinary action using incident report provided.
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Maintains a clean appearance of equipment, and reports any vandalism or equipment failures to immediate supervisor.
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Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections and submit work orders as necessary.
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Provides written reports of road hazards on assigned routes.
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Coordinates route changes with administrators and immediate supervisor.
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Maintains an up-to-date status of students to transportation office.
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Attends safety meetings.
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Participates in Special Needs Road.
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Participates in State Road.
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Drives activity trips as needed if available.
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Attend and participate in transportation safety and in-service training workshops and meeting.
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Maintains accurate and up-to-date daily records on mileage and time sheets.
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Exhibits acceptable conduct as an employee in keeping with School Board policies.
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Maintains current required driver's license and other operator's certification.
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Administers general first aid when needed.
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Performs other related duties as assigned or requested by the Transportation Coordinator/Supervisor.
Education and Experience:
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Must have or be eligible for a valid South Carolina Commercial Driver's License (Class B with P&S endorsement).
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Must be able to pass South Carolina Department of Transportation mandated physical exam every two years.
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Acceptable driving records.
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Must be at least 18 years old with no more than 4 points against driver's license.
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Must have 10 hours of driving experience under supervision of an experienced driver.
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Thorough knowledge of school District policies and procedures pertinent to the duties of the job.
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Thorough knowledge of handling discipline and working with students.
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Knowledge of basic clerical functions and modern office procedures and equipment.
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Knows how to react calmly and quickly in emergency situations.
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Written and verbal communication skills necessary to handle difficult and emotional situations.
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Skills in organization and maintenance of records and files.
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Ability to make decisions in non-routine situations requiring good judgment.
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Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, teachers, parents and other individuals/groups with interest in the District.
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Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
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Ability to handle disciplinary actions and disruptions.
Generally, conducts duties in a vehicle with some exposure to environmental conditions. Physical demands requiring the lifting/moving of items weighing up to 100 pounds.
This job description is not intended as a complete listing of job duties. The incumbent is responsible for the performance of other related duties as assigned/required. The administration has the exclusion right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
