Bus Driver

DEPARTMENT:                          Operational Services

JOB TITLE:                                 Professional School Bus Driver

                                                    (Level 11; 182 days employment Contract)

REQUIREMENTS

A. Educational Level:                High school diploma or equivalent

B. Benefits                                 Heath Insurance Coverage

C. Experience Desired:             Successful completion of Virginia Department of Education’s training to operate a school bus and all Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles written and practical pre-trip 

                                                    and on road tests pertaining to a commercial’s driver’s license. Driver must also have current certification in First Aid and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and at

                                                    least three years driving experience.

D. Physical Requirements:       Requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time. Requires significant climbing, grasping and repetitive motions. Regularly requires the employee to lift and/or move

                                                    up to 50 lbs. without assistance and assist with students weighing up to 100 lbs. May require stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking and

                                                    pushing. Must be able to pass an annual physical to operate a school bus, which includes specific vision test to include: close, distance, color, peripheral and depth

                                                    perception vision and the ability to adjust focus.

E. Working Conditions:           

•  Occasionally subjected to mechanical break down of vehicle.
•  Atmospheric conditions may occasionally causes road hazards.
•  Also, possible exposure to a variety of childhood diseases.

F. REPORTS TO:                       Director of Operations

F. DATE:                                    Established July 2013

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:

• Conduct pre-trip inspections of school bus/car for defects prior to every trip
  
• Transports students using established routes and designated stops
  
• Operates bus/car on approved time schedule
  
• Stays informed and respond appropriately to schedule changes
  
• Enforces safety rules, documents student disciplinary incidents on discipline reports and submits to appropriate personnel in a timely manner
  
• Drives defensively under varying traffic conditions and inclement weather
  
• Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with other drivers, teachers, students, parents and other school staff
  
• Demonstrates knowledge of state and local laws and ordinances that pertain to the operation of school buses/cars
  
• Accurately completes and maintains up to date route sheets on bus/car at all times
  
• Conducts emergency evacuation drills as required by division’s regulations.
  
• Attends all in-service safety meetings
  
• Attends first aid and defensive driving class required by school division, also attend required meetings
  
• Takes responsibility for maintaining the bus/car by taking it to the transportation garage for scheduled maintenance and when necessary, unscheduled maintenance. Also, the driver is responsible for cleanliness of the vehicle he or she is driving
  
• Reports to law enforcement incidents involving vehicles passing school bus stop sign and appears in court when summoned
  
• Pass pre-employment safety and annual physical testing and all random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with policy
  
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor
  
• Evaluation: Annual evaluation performed by Coordinator of Operations

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Sussex County School Board is an equal opportunity employer; as such, it does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, political affiliation, handicapping condition, or sex in its educational programs or employment.  No person shall be denied employment solely because of any impairment which is unrelated to the ability to engage in activities involved in the position or program to which application has been made.