School Bus Driver Transportation Center Bus Drivers Flex or Route Driver A.M. & P.M. Shifts Minimum 5 hours per day Valid CDL License/School Bus Permit required Must meet School District/School Bus Driver Requirements Regular and Special Education Route Experience in Transporting students desirable
Position: School Bus Driver
Reports To: Director of Transportation
Basic Function: Drive a school bus to transport students safely and efficiently to an assigned location on a designated route; perform regular safety inspections; respond in an emergency as necessary.
Duties:
  • Drive a school bus along a designated route; pick up and discharge students in accordance with time schedules; observe legal and defensive driving practices; assure compliance with applicable traffic and student transportation laws, codes and regulations.
  • Maintain order and discipline among passengers on the bus and while waiting at bus stops in accordance with policies related to disciplining students; prepare related reports as necessary.
  • Determine appropriate action in emergency situations according to established guidelines; administer first aid to passengers as needed.
  • Conduct required daily safety inspections of buses; inspect the interior, exterior and engine of buses to assure safe operational condition; report mechanical malfunctions or other problems as required; prepare and maintain related records.
  • Maintain buses in a clean and safe operating condition; sweep and clean buses; refuel, and prepare vehicle for operation.
  • Transport students, faculty and parents on field trips or other events if part of the driver's assignment; meet scheduled departure and arrival times as assigned; prepare related logs and reports.
  • Utilize two-way radios for bus to bus and bus to base communications.
  • Attend safety meetings and programs as assigned.
  • Other duties related to the primary job function as may be assigned.
  • Experience, Licenses and Other Requirements:
  • Valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
  • Approval as a school bus driver from the State of Illinois
  • Pass a medical exam and eye exam upon hire and annually thereafter
  • Pass random drug and alcohol screenings
  • Experience and training sufficient to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities noted below
  • Knowledge of:
  • Safe and defensive driving practices
  • Proper operation of school buses
  • Applicable traffic and student transportation laws, codes and regulations
  • Basic first aid procedures
  • Basic record-keeping techniques
  • Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy
  • Health and safety regulations
  • Oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to:
  • Drive a school bus safely and efficiently
  • Learn and apply policies and procedures related to student discipline on buses
  • Maintain a safe discipline level among passengers
  • Observe legal and defensive driving practices
  • Learn and follow designated routes
  • Maintain bus in clean and proper working condition
  • Conduct safety inspections
  • Respond in an emergency situation
  • Maintain routine records
  • Understand and follow oral and written directions
  • Communicate effectively with others
  • Meet schedules and time lines
  • Operate a two-way radio
Working Conditions: Environment:
  • School bus and outdoor environment
  • Seasonal heat and cold or adverse weather conditions
  • Evening or variable hours
  • Exposure to fumes, dust, odors, oil/grease and gases
  • Driving a vehicle to conduct work
Physical Demands:
  • Sitting for extended periods of time while operating buses
  • Hearing and speaking to exchange information
  • Reaching, pulling and pushing to open bus doors
  • Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to inspect buses
  • Reaching overhead, above the shoulders or horizontally
  • Seeing to monitor passengers and operate a vehicle
  • Lifting moderately heavy children or objects in an emergency situation
Hazards: Traffic hazards

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Level

Junior

Location

Aurora, IL

Occupation

Bus Drivers, School

Industry

School and Employee Bus Transportation

Posted

9 days ago

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