School Bus Driver

Created: 09/01/2009

Edina Public Schools Job Description

Hourly Bus Driver

Reports to: Supervisor of Transportation

Purpose of Position: The Hourly Bus Driver transports students safely and courteously ensuring the district vehicle is in safe operating condition.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operates a district vehicle on assigned route accurately picking up and dropping off riders in a timely manner.
• Safely transports riders.
• Know and obey all laws pertaining to vehicle operation and student safety.
• Performs daily pre-trip inspections accurately reporting any defects.
• Inspects the assigned district vehicle to ensure all safety equipment is available.
• Know how to use all emergency and safety equipment.
• Checks and fills the bus with oil, fuel, and other fluids to proper levels.
• Maintains a disciplined and safe environment on the district vehicle and during student loading and unloading.
• Communicates effectively with students, parents, staff, and administration.
• Drives defensively and always expects that other drivers or pedestrians will do the unexpected.
• Reports bus malfunctions to mechanics.
• Ensures that the district vehicle the driver operates is clean.
• Reads and follows instructions from written materials, maps, route sheets, pre-trip instructions, and field trips.
• Completes required forms accurately.
• Reports all accidents to supervisor.
• Reports all incidents of student misconduct to building administration.
• Properly conducts required safety checks and emergency drills.
• Maintains current required licenses and certificates. o Administers first aid and CPR in emergency situations. o Attends in-services, workshops, and training programs as requested by the supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have a valid Minnesota Drivers License and have or be able to obtain Class B Minnesota Drivers License after hire.
• Must have or be able to obtain a school bus endorsement for Drivers License.
• Must have and maintain a good driving record.
• Must be able to pass annual state-required physical examination.
• Must be able to pass drug and alcohol testing as required by law.
• Must be able to obtain first aid and CPR certification. Created: 09/01/2009

Additional Information:

• Must be willing and able to work in inclement weather and noisy situations.
• Ability to perform the following actions for the duration of an entire shift: sitting, twisting, turning, bending, and gripping.
• Ability to lift and move 50 pounds occasionally.
• Must be able to use hands dexterously.