Bus Driver for Roane County Schools

Purpose

- transport students over assigned routes and field trips/excursions - ensure that bus is in safe operating condition - ensure safety of students while riding the bus and while loading/unloading the bus

Essential Duties

- advises students/riders of appropriate behavior based on best practices of the school bus transportation industry - assesses situations (incidents, complaints, emergencies) for the purpose of offering solutions - assists students/riders with instruction for safe loading/unloading practices during normal and emergency situations - attends all required meetings, inservice training for the purpose of learning best practices on the school bus industry - cleans assigned bus (interior/exterior) on a regular basis to ensure safety, appearance, and cleanliness - conducts emergency evacuations as required - transports students to/from school and on field trips/excursions in a safe and timely manner - fuels bus (fuel, oil, coolant) as needed - monitors student/rider behavior during transportation of said students/riders to ensure safety - performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections as required by law to ensure the safe operating condition of the bus - prepares required reports for documentation of adherence to school system guidelines (pre/post-trip forms, field trip reports, payroll/leave forms) - completes student conduct referrals as needed and provides such forms to the appropriate school personnel - performs any other duties as deemed necessary by the Supervisor of Transportation to ensure the effective functioning of the Transportation Department - other duties as assigned

School Bus Drivers Report To

Transportation Supervisor

Job Requirements

- Skills: - Adhere to safety practices - Adhere to all TN Code Annotated Laws/Regulations pertaining to school buses - Be able to operate a school bus safely - Operate a fire extinguisher if needed - Operate a two-way radio in a professional manner - Prepare and maintain records - Knowledge: - Emergency evacuation techniques - General knowledge of streets/road - Basic bus maintenance - Health standards and hazards - General knowledge of first aid - Safe driving practices and procedures - Specialized equipment in Special Education Buses - Ability: - Be attentive to details - Communicate with diverse groups including school age riders - Display tact and courtesy - Maintain effective working relationships with coworkers - Exercise judgement - Understand special needs of students/parents - Maintain confidentiality - Concentrate with distractions - Work Environment: - Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling - Some stooping, kneeling, crouching - Significant fine finger dexterity - 80% sitting, 10% walking, 10% standing - Some extreme temperatures (especially in warm weather) - Small exposure to risk of injury or illness

Experience

- Job related experience is preferred, but not required. - We will train in all areas listed above including CDL licensure.

Education

- High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

Requirements

- Pre-employment drug screen - Alcohol/drug clearinghouse enrollment/clearance - Criminal background check - Minimum age of 25- exemptions: - Current employee of Roane County Schools (minimum age of 23) - Active military (minimum age of 23) - Honorable discharge from military (minimum age of 23)

Certificates and Licenses

- Class B CDL with P & S endorsements - First Aid/CPR training for Special Education bus drivers.

Continuing Education/Training

- Annual DOT physical - Annual Safety Training from TN Department of Safety and Homeland Security