Bus Driver

Essential Functions Include

• Perform daily pre and post-trip inspections for the operation of the vehicle, including all emergency equipment; record inspections on daily logs
• Maintain vehicle records, keep all mileage records, maintenance records, and gasoline purchases, and submit to Transportation Manager as required
• Vehicle maintenance will be scheduled and completed in collaboration with the IT/Facilities/Transportation Director
• Ensure the vehicle has all required safety equipment on board, useable, and unobstructed
• Keep vehicle clean, free of debris and any safety hazards at all times. Conduct Emergency Evacuations at minimum three (3) times per year
• Provide School Bus and Pedestrian Safety training to children and parents within the first thirty (30) days of school
• Work with Transportation Coordinator to establish and maintain the most economical daily route. Ensure timely communication of any schedule adjustments/changes to parents
• Maintain a current student roster including the child's name, address, and estimated time of pick-up/drop-off and name(s) of adults authorized to pick up children from the bus stop, and a map of the route in the bus and in the classroom for substitute drivers and classroom teachers
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date emergency contact information on all children in the program
• Ensure each child is released to the care of an authorized individual on the Permission to Release form
• Observe and report incidents of concern of children on the bus to the Center Coordinator
• Report all accidents to the proper authorities per state requirements
• Assist with the required use of seat belts for all passengers, and that all children are placed in appropriate height/weight child safety restraints
• Perform other duties as assigned

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands or fingers tohandle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.