25-26 School Bus Driver (PT)

Responsibilities

• Drives a school transportation vehicle within prescribed route(s) in accordance with time schedules; picking up and discharging students at designated stops
• Coincide with Athletics to transport athletes to/from sports events (local and distance)
• Transports students and teachers on field trips to various locations; planning necessary route(s) and stops as needed
• May operate a special ramp bus; loads and unloads students in wheelchairs on and off bus, inspecting wheelchair for operational safety; operates ramp; positions and secures wheelchair in bus
• Maintains order of student passengers according to school policy
• Pre-trip the vehicle properly
• Have bus fueled and ready to go 15 minutes prior to departure time
• Properly fill out time sheet and mileage reports each day
• Conducts safety and operational inspection of assigned vehicle daily
• Reports needed mechanical repairs when necessary
• Servicing buses with gas, diesel fuel, and oil; checks and when necessary, fills tires and batteries
• Performs periodical safety drills as required by law; completing necessary reports upon request
• Attends various meetings regarding safety, first aid and training updates as required
• Attends driver training programs to maintain current knowledge of Virginia Motor Vehicle Code
• Operates a two-way radio
• Washes bus as needed
• Able to follow route directions (GPS or written)
• Completes annual physical requirements
• Maintain reputable driving background; must not have an air brakes restriction
• Able to work various shifts

Requirements

• Valid Virginia Driver's License
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with air-brake endorsement preferred
• One or more years of bus driving experience
• Two or more years of experience working with children preferred
• Clean driving record with no at-fault accidents or traffic citations within the last five years