Bus Driver

The job

of Bus Driver is done for the purpose/s of providing support within the student transportation services area with specific responsibilities for transporting students over scheduled routes; over assigned routes in the case of special needs students; and/or students and staff to/from special excursions; ensuring vehicle operation is in safe operating condition; and ensuring safety of students during transport, loading and unloading from buses.

Essential Functions

Ability to pick up (from seat height of 16 inches) and carry a 50 pound object 35 feet within 20 seconds and drag a 125 pound object on the ground 50 feet within 30 seconds for the purpose of securing a child's safety.

Advises students and other passengers of appropriate behavior for the purpose of reinforcing established guidelines and maintaining passenger safety.

Assesses incidents, complaints, accidents and/or potential emergency situations (e.g. road hazards, ...