Job Description
We are looking for a responsible and reliable school Bus Driver to transport students to and from school following a scheduled route and ensuring their safety. When bus runs are not needed provide repair services for minor work around center.
Position Overview:
- The school Bus Driver's responsibilities include ensuring proper vehicle maintenance, observing safety and traffic rules, and maintaining order among students while they are on the bus.
- To be successful as a school Bus Driver you should enjoy working with children and strictly observe passenger transport regulations.
- Ultimately, a top-notch school Bus Driver should be meticulous when it comes to vehicle inspections and regard passenger safety as the highest priority.
- Being attentive to traffic and weather conditions and ensuring passenger safety.
- Following the planned route and schedule for departure times and stops.
- Regularly checking vehicle safety such as tires, brakes, turn signals, mechanical equipment, etc.
- Monitoring and reporting fuel consumption, mileage, and passenger numbers.
- Reporting delays, accidents, and emergencies.
- Responding to emergency and non-emergency situations.
- Inspecting the vehicle thoroughly before and after each trip.
- Assisting with the loading and unloading of the bus when required.
- Enforcing conduct and safety rules on the bus.
- Maintaining a clean vehicle.
- High school diploma/GED preferred.
- License required.
- Passenger and school bus endorsements are required/CDL.
- Clean driving record.
- Previous experience as a Bus Driver.
- Experience working with children preferred.
- Working knowledge of first aid procedures.
- Excellent communication skills