Part Time Bus Driver

Essential Functions

• Transport authorized students to and from school, following a pre-planned route according to a definite time schedule (AM & PM routes).
• Obey all traffic laws, specifically those pertaining to school buses.
• Observe all mandatory safety regulations for buses including but not limited to child safety equipment (i.e. car seats, booster seats, safety vests).
• Maintain order and discipline when students are on the bus.
• Report undisciplined students to the proper administrator.
• Keep assigned bus clean and fueled.
• Complete all pre- and post-trip inspections and report any mechanical problems immediately.
• Notify the proper authority in case of mechanical failure or lateness.
• Discharge students only at authorized stops.
• Exercise responsible leadership when on out-of-district school trips.
• Report all accidents and complete required reports.
• Enforce regulations against smoking and eating on the bus.
• Exercise responsible leadership when on out-of-district school trips.
• Exercise responsible leadership when on out-of-district school trips.
• Exercise responsible leadership when on out-of-district school trips.

Competencies

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Verbal communication skills.
• Above average patience.
• Steadiness under pressure.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift at least 20 pounds.
• Ability to walk, stand, or kneel for extended periods of time.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma; preference given to those having a minimum of two years college.
• Valid and current PA driver's license.
• Valid and current CDL license with school bus endorsement and passenger endorsement.
• Clean driving record.
• Ability to pass drug screenings (pre and post) on a random basis as determined by the Department of Transportation (DOT).

Preferred Education And Experience

• Previous experience with children preferred.
• Familiarity with the principles and practices of Quakerism and Quaker education.