Bus Driver

Safety and Responsibilities

• Safely drives a school bus on days when school is in session over designated routes in accordance with time schedules, loading and unloading students at designated locations.
• Transports students, teachers and others on school field or activity trips.
• Inspects assigned bus on a daily basis prior to transporting of passengers to ensure that bus is in good, clean and safe working order.
• Cleans and refuels bus as needed.
• Ensures that a communication device is in proper working order before each trip.
• Reports all mechanical deficiencies, traffic violations, or accidents, promptly.
• Arranges for and ensures completion of routine maintenance of bus (e.g., oil change); transporting the bus to and from maintenance and/or repair facilities.
• Maintains order and discipline in an effective and courteous manner among students being transported in accordance with district policies and procedures; reports any incidents involving student discipline.
• Observes and tracks route timing, such as total time en-route, time between stops, loading and unloading times or any other requested information for the purpose of establishing route efficiency, as requested.
• Maintains and submits records and reports as required.
• Fulfills all safety protocols and emergency procedures, including evacuating children according to written and practiced procedures, ensuring that medical emergency procedures are followed; completes a written report as required.

Qualifications and Education

• High School diploma or GED
• Must be able to pass all required training required by the school district and the Mississippi Department of Education
• Must pass background record check
• Must be eighteen (18) years of age
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs
• Knowledge of all traffic laws, regulations, road signs and related information
• Motor Vehicle Operator's (DMV) License
• Current Commercial Driver's License (CDL), class B with Passenger and School Bus endorsement. Training available if not already obtained.