Transportation - Bus DriverPurpose StatementThe job of Transportation - Bus Driver is done for the purposes of safely transporting students in conventional and special-needs buses to and from school classes and excursions over pre-defined routes conducting prepost trip safety checks maintaining bus cleanliness reporting mechanical operational issues and safety concerns to appropriate personnel. Bus Drivers are responsible for ensuring safe and reliable transportation of passengers during transport loading and unloading from buses.This Job reports to Assigned SupervisorEssential FunctionsAssesses incidents complaints accidents andor potential emergency situations e.g. road hazards medical emergencies weather conditions accidents etc. for the purpose of taking appropriate action to address the situation and ensure the safety of passengers.Attends unit meetings in-service training workshops etc. e.g. District bus schedules special needs equipment changes IEP information bus aide provision changes in regulations etc. for the purpose of gathering information required to successfully perform the Bus Drivers job functions and maintaining licensing requirements.Communicates with students parents bus aides and other school personnel on a wide variety of issuese.g. scheduled stops established routes route conditions potential emergencies bus equipment student medical conditions complaints etc. for the purpose of responding to inquiries providing and clarifying important information or concerns reporting observations that may impact the continued reliability and safety of transportation services.Conducts required bus evacuation drills for the purpose of orienting students to safe procedures in the event of a need to efficiently and safely exit a bus during an emergency and complying with established regulatory requirements.Demonstrates expertise e.g. conducting pre-trip inspections identifying route issues finding solutions for special needs equipment needing repair etc. for the purpose of ensuring that bus routes driven are safe. And in compliance with all laws and regulations.Drives school buses while adhering to all traffic laws and regulations for the purpose of transporting passengers safely and and on schedule over defined scheduled routes to and from schools extracurricular activities.Handles emergencies such as an accident or medical issues e.g. collaborating with bus aide medical staff District administration etc. for the purpose of taking appropriate actions to ensure the safety and well-being of students and other passengers that may involve contacting emergency services or implementing established protocols.Maintains accurate records and documentation e.g. routes schedules student attendance special needs and behavior incidents that occur during transportation etc. for the purpose of monitoring and addressing any issues that may arise during transportation and ensuring conformance with established protocols and regulations.Monitors students and other passengers during transit to maintain a safe and controlled environment on the bus e.g. passengers requiring assistance entering andor exiting the bus inappropriate and unsafe student behaviors etc. for the purpose of taking immediate action and communicating with appropriate school personnel for follow-up on issues that need to be addressed ensuring the safe transportation of all passengers.Performs pre and post trip inspections before and after each trip to address any immediate mechanical issues or safety concerns e.g. clean interior and exterior adequate fueloilwater levels tire pressures lights brakes mechanical operation etc. for the purpose of taking the appropriate action to maintain assigned vehicles in a safe and clean operational condition and addressing established mandated requirements.Provides over time assistance e.g. extra route driving etc. for the purpose of maintaining scheduled student transportation on District buses.Responds to incidents andor inquiries for the purpose of ensuring immediate safety complying with established policies and guidelines and reporting to the appropriate parties.Other FunctionsPerforms other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the Transportation department.Job Requirements Minimum QualificationsSkills Knowledge and AbilitiesSKILLS are required to perform single technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include adhering to safety practices administering first aid applying pertinent codes policies regulations andor laws operating district vehicles fire extinguisher two-way radio and standard office equipmentpreparing and maintaining accurate records exercising customer service focus working collaboratively with bus aides.KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math including calculations using fractions percents andor ratios read a variety of manuals write documents following prescribed formats andor present information to others and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include emergency evacuation techniques area streets and locations basic vehicle maintenance first aid health standards and hazards pertinent codes policies regulations andor laws safe driving practices safety practices and procedures two way radio communication and utilizing wheelchairs tie downs child safety seats lifts etc. by assignment.ABILITY is required to schedule activities gather collate andor classify data and consider a wide variety of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances work with data utilizing defined but different processes and operate equipment using a variety of processes. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals andor groups work with similar types of data and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include being attentive to detail communicating with diverse groups including school age riders displaying tact and courtesy establishing and maintaining effective working relationships working overtime exercising sound judgment maintaining an understanding of the special needs of students and their parents maintaining confidentiality working independently while managing multiple situations effectively with constant distractions.ResponsibilityResponsibilities include working under limited supervision following standardized practices andor methods leading guiding andor coordinating others operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the jobs functions. There is some opportunity to significantly impact the organization&rsquos services.Work EnvironmentThe usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demandssignificant lifting carrying pushing andor pulling frequent climbing and balancing frequent stooping kneelingcrouching andor crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 80 sitting 10 walking 10 standing. The job is performed under some temperature extremes and under conditions with exposure to risk of injury andor illness.Experience Job related experience is desired.Education High school diploma or equivalent.Certificates and LicensesBus Driver&rsquos CertificateClearancesCriminal Background Clearance