Bus Driver

Overview

A School Bus Driver interacts daily with children and serves as their trusted transportation to and from In The Zone. He or she should have an authoritative yet calming demeanor and a strong understanding of traffic laws.

Role and Responsibilities

• Able to drive school bus through pre-established route and schedule
• Adhering to transit laws and ensuring the safety of passengers
• Properly regulating lighting, heating and ventilation system inside the vehicle
• Parking vehicles at the designated areas
• Inspecting the vehicle prior departures like checking the brake, wiper, light fluid level, cooling system, gas, and oil
• Assisting passengers during an emergency and providing first aid if necessary
• Reporting emergencies, delays, and accidents and requesting assistance if needed
• Being attentive to traffic and weather condition
• Using first aid procedures
• Perform bus inspections prior to and after route

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Must possess a commercial driving license with Air Brake Certification
• Must have a clean driving record
• More than 2 years of driving experience is required
• No accident reports in the last 5 years
• Require high school diploma/GED
• Must be 21 years of age
• Not more than 3 moving violation including drugs or alcohol in the last 36 months
• Working knowledge of the local route and transit route
• Punctual, reliable and must have strong communication skill
• Reliable Transportation to and from work
• Must be eligible and pass MSDH Background Check

Physical Requirements

• Walking, squatting, climbing, hearing, sitting and or standing for periods longer than one hour
• Pushing (50 lbs.), lifting (50 lbs.), pulling (50 lbs.)
• Clear speech and good vision
• Physically able to participate in high-energy activities with children

Pay Range

$17.50 - $21.00 per hour