Bus Driver

About the role

The Francis Howell School District (FHSD) is committed to providing excellent student transportation services. We strive to create a positive and safe environment for students and staff by hiring dedicated and skilled professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Behavioral Management: Advise students and passengers on appropriate behavior to maintain safety.
• Incident Assessment: Assess and resolve incidents, complaints, and emergencies (e.g., road hazards, medical emergencies).
• Passenger Assistance: Assist students and passengers with safe loading and unloading.
• Training And Development: Attend safety meetings, in-service training, and workshops for job performance.
• Vehicle Maintenance: Clean and maintain the vehicle's interior and exterior.
• Emergency Preparedness: Conduct emergency evacuation drills.
• Safe Transportation: Drive the bus safely over scheduled routes and to/from school or field trips.
• Vehicle Operations: Fuel and perform basic maintenance of the vehicle (e.g., oil, water).
• Communication: Inform school personnel and parents about routes, stops, and policies.
• Monitoring: Monitor students and passengers to ensure their safety during transit.
• Pre-Trip And Post-Trip Inspections: Perform vehicle inspections to ensure safety and compliance with guidelines.

Education

• Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Job-related experience is required.

Skills

• Adherence to safety practices
• First aid administration
• Operation of district vehicles and equipment
• Accurate record-keeping
• Basic math
• Emergency evacuation techniques
• Vehicle maintenance
• Safe driving practices
• Pertinent regulations and laws

Abilities

• Manage multiple tasks
• Work with diverse individuals
• Problem-solve independently
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment

Benefits

FHSD offers a competitive benefits package for eligible employees, including:

• Medical and dental plan options
• Vision coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• District-paid basic life insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Paid holidays
• Family coverage, long-term disability, and additional life insurance options are available at the employee's expense.

Physical Demands

• Frequent sitting
• Occasional walking
• Some lifting, carrying, and fine finger dexterity
• Work performed under temperature extremes and with some exposure to risk of injury