Qualifications: High School diploma preferred; Valid Alabama Class B Commercial Driver's license (CLD) with passenger endorsement and verification of an acceptable driving record through the Department of Motor Vehicles; Minimum of five years licensed driving experience; successful completion of driver's training course meeting state and federal standards; possession of an ALSDE school bus drivers certificate; pass a pre-employment drug test; pass random drug test and AL test.
Knowledge of highway and traffic safety. Ability to operate light and/or heavy-duty buses in a safe and economical way. Ability to understand and carry out both written and oral directions. Ability to exercise appropriate disciplinary techniques. Ability to follow a daily routing schedule. Ability to relate and communicate effectively with parents, students and school personnel. Ability to tolerate highly stressful situations. Ability to pass a physical exam as required by Alabama State Board of Education Administrative rules. Ability to pass random drug tests. Ability to work with students including students with special needs.