School Bus Driver

To safely transport students to and from school and other sites within designated route(s).

Typical Duties:

• Drives a School Bus within a prescribed route in accordance with time schedules; picking up and discharging students at designated stops
• Transports students and teachers on field trips to various locations, planning necessary route(s) and stops as needed
• Maintains order and proper discipline of student passengers according to school policy
• Conducts safety and operational inspection of bus daily
• Reports needed mechanical repairs when necessary
• Services bus with gas, diesel fuel, and oil; checks and fills tires and batteries when necessary
• Performs periodical safety drills as required, completing necessary reports upon request
• Maintains cleanliness of vehicle to ensure safe operating condition
• Attends various meetings regarding safety, first aid, and training updates as required
• Maintains current knowledge of Minnesota state laws as they apply to the operation of vehicles in the transportation of school children

Job Requirements:

• Possession of a valid and appropriate Minnesota driver's license (CDL School Bus) or the ability to train for it
• Possession of a safe driving record
• Ability to read and write at a level necessary to successfully perform the required duties
• Ability to understand and carry out both oral and written instructions in an independent manner
• Ability to establish and maintain proper student conduct on school vehicle
• Ability to drive a School Bus safely and efficiently
• Ability to exercise good judgment and extreme caution while driving
• Ability to maintain valid certification as School Bus Driver according to state regulations
• Ability to meet the physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform required duties
• Ability to pass a background check
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationship with those contacted in the performance of required duties

*Training may be provided for the right candidate.