Bus Driver

QUALIFICATIONS: Have a valid Mississippi Commercial Driver's license, Class A, B, or C with a "P" and "S" endorsementHave a valid school Bus Driver's certificate issued by a Mississippi State Department of Education instructor (School Bus Driver Training Card)Be at least 20 years of ageHave a current DOT Medical Certificate (where applicable)Good physical condition with the ability to lift 50 pounds REPORTS TO: Assistant Transportation Supervisor, Transportation Supervisor, and Director of Operations SUPERVISES: N/A JOB GOAL: To enable each student, through safe and efficient transportation and facilities, to take advantage of the complete range of curricular and extra-curricular activities offered by the district's schools PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:Use the School Board Policy Manual, Public School Accountability Standards, and Mississippi Code as the directives for operations of Sunflower County Consolidated Schools as set forth by the Sunflower County Consolidated School BoardOperate the school bus in a safe and efficient mannerAbide by all state traffic laws, SBE regulations and local school board regulations and policiesKnow and comply with all rules, regulations, procedures, and requirements of the Transportation In-Service ManualWork cooperatively with all staffConduct a thorough pre-trip inspection of the school bus dailyKeep exterior mirrors clean and adjusted at all timesPerform a minimum of two school bus evacuation drills each school year utilizing appropriate emergency procedures.Know, recognize and obey road signs and signals by meanings, shapes, sounds, and colorsKeep the interior of the bus cleanMaintain routes and schedules as planned by the local board and operate the school bus on established route and time schedule, never departing from a bus stop earlyPick up and discharge students only at authorized stopsTransport only authorized studentsReport any hazards along the existing route to appropriate school officialsExercise the effective defensive driving skills of self-control, alertness, foresight and good judgment at all times while operating the school busMaintain discipline on the school bus without jeopardizing safety while drivingRemain alert at all times to hazards, including but not limited to poor weather conditions, other vehicles, road conditions and trains at railroad crossingsComplete all reports on bus discipline, bus maintenance, pre-trip inspections, and other reports required by the local school board and the Transportation DirectorReport disciplinary infractions by students to proper authority by completing bus discipline reportsDo not, at any time, permit pupils to stand in the stepwell or loading area or where the pupil would likely fall out of the bus if the rear emergency door was opened, or where the driver's view is obscuredConduct a mandatory walk-through inspection after each trip for passengers and damagesInitiate a written maintenance work order identifying all vehicle defects on assigned school bus immediately upon discovery of defect or problem and forward to the Transportation Department on a vehicle repair formNever operate a school-owned vehicle which the driver, mechanics, or transportation director considers unsafeImmediately report all accidents and complete reports requiredAttend meetings and staff development sessions as scheduledBe tested for alcohol and drugsFulfill other duties as assignedPerform such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as requested by his/her supervisor(s)