Bus Driver

Young World Physical Education; Clinton (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education authority in Clinton, Mississippi, is hiring a Bus Driver to conduct safe transportation for students. Responsibilities include performing vehicle inspections, maintaining discipline on the bus, and ensuring student safety at all times. A High School diploma and a valid CDL with specific endorsements are required. This role demands attention to detail and defensive driving skills. Join us in making a positive impact in students' daily commutes while being part of a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Valid Commercial Drivers Licenses with 'P' and 'S' endorsements required.
• Ability to complete basic written reports is necessary.
• Must have satisfactory participation in DOT Random Testing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the bus.
• Maintain routes and schedules as planned by the local school board.
• Transports only authorized students and reports all accidents.

Skills

Defensive driving skills

Attention to detail

Ability to follow instructions

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Commercial Drivers License with 'P' and 'S' endorsements

Job description

Bus Driver

Clinton Public Schools Transportation Department - Clinton, Mississippi

This job is also posted in Clinton Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 4825583

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Dec 03, 2024 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Bus Driver

REPORTS TO: Director of Transportation

LENGTH OF CONTRACT OR WORK YEAR: 9 months

SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conducts a thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspection of the school bus.
• Keeps exterior mirrors clean and adjusted at all times.
• Performs a minimum of two school bus evacuation drills each school year utilizing appropriate emergency procedures.
• Knows, recognizes and obeys road signs and signals by meaning, shapes, sounds and colors.
• Keeps the interior of the bus clean.
• Maintains routes and schedules as planned by the local school board.
• Reports any hazards along the existing route to appropriate school officials.
• Exercises the effective defensive driving skills of self-control, alertness, foresight, and good judgment at all times while operating the school bus.
• Remains alert at all times to hazards, including but not limited to poor weather conditions, other vehicles, road conditions and trains at railroad crossings.
• Completes reports on bus discipline as required by the local school board.
• The driver shall not, at any time, permit students to stand in the stepwell or loading area or where the student would likely fall out of the bus if the rear emergency door was opened or where the driver’s view is obscured.
• Maintains student discipline on the bus and reports student discipline referrals to the principal with copies to the Director of Transportation.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary bus, enforcing regulations against eating and drinking on the bus.
• Notifies the Director of Transportation or Shop Foreman of mechanical failure of the bus or lateness in meeting route schedule.
• Exercises responsible leadership when on out-of-district school trips.
• Transports only authorized students.
• Reports all accidents.
• Participate in semi-annual safety and procedures training.
• Performs any other duties as assigned by the Director of Transportation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma
• Valid Commercial Drivers Licenses with "P" and "S" endorsements.
• Such additional health and age requirements as the Board may require.
• Satisfactory Participation in DOT Random Testing
• Current MDE Driver Certification.
• Ability to complete basic written reports
• Ability to follow written route instructions.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• "B" class CDL with Air Brakes endorsement

Bus Driver Salary Scale

Approved by Board of Trustees: December 8, 2009

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Support Staff > Transportation

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Curt Crain , Director of Transportation
• Transportation Department
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]