Bus Driver

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Talladega (AL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Talladega City Schools is seeking a dependable Bus Driver to transport students to and from school and events, following all safety and traffic regulations. The role requires a valid Alabama CDL and school bus license, with responsibility for pre-trip inspections and disciplining students as necessary.

The position reports to the Transportation Director and offers pay consistent with the system’s compensation plan. Work year and hours align with the district schedule and vary by route.

Qualifications

• Must hold valid Alabama CDL and school bus driver’s license.
• Must meet all local, state, and federal licensing requirements to operate a school bus and automobile.
• Must pass drug tests as required by law and Board policies.
• Must have an acceptable motor vehicle record and pass background checks per Alabama statutes.
• Physical ability to operate a school vehicle and perform required inspections.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to traffic laws and safety regulations.
• Performs pre-trip inspections per state guidelines.
• Transports students to and from school and on field trips.
• Maintains student discipline and reports incidents to the transportation office.
• Keeps accurate route and inspection reports and maintains clean buses.

Skills

CDL required

School bus safety

Traffic laws knowledge

Background check

Driving record clean

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

JOB TITLE

Bus Driver

QUALIFICATIONS

1. High school diploma or equivalent preferred
2. Valid Alabama CDL and school bus driver’s license required.
3. Must meet all local, state, and federal licensing requirements and regulations required to operate a school bus and automobile.
4. Must pass and is subject to drug tests as required by federal and state law and the Board's policies regarding drug testing, operating system-owned vehicles, transporting students and all applicable policies
5. Must have an acceptable motor vehicle record
6. Must meet background clearance requirements as specified by Alabama statutes and state Board of Education regulations

FSLA

Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO

Transportation Director

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the system’s approved compensation plan.

Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the system.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Adheres to all traffic laws.
2. Performs required pre-trip inspections according to state-mandated guidelines.
3. Observes all mandatory safety regulations for school buses.
4. Maintains discipline when students are on the bus.
5. Reports to the proper authority students with discipline problems.
6. Transports students to and from school.
7. Transports students on field trips and outings, athletic events, and other extracurricular or co-curricular events, often in the evening and at night as assigned.
8. Prepares for and assists students in evacuating the bus and to transport safety/first-aid equipment to care for injuries.
9. Maintains safety precautions when students are boarding and departing buses.
10. Reports all accidents immediately to the transportation office and other appropriate officials.
11. Attends periodic safety meetings and training.
12. Accurately keeps and submits monthly route reports and daily pre-trip inspection reports.
13. Keeps the bus clean and orderly daily.
14. Identifies needs and arranges for necessary repairs and maintenance work.
15. Regulates heating, cooling and ventilation equipment provided on the bus for the comfort and safety of the passengers.
16. Keeps to the assigned schedule and discharges students only at authorized stops.
17. Notifies the proper authority in case of mechanical failure or lateness.
18. Exercises responsible leadership when on out-of-town school trips.
19. Transports only authorized persons.
20. Maintains and uses communications or video surveillance equipment on buses according to school system policies and regulations.
21. Maintains cooperative and appropriate relationships with students, parents, community members and other employees.
22. Adheres to school system rules and regulations regarding bus pick up, return, storage and use during non-route times.
23. Enforces regulations against smoking and eating on the bus.
24. Notifies immediate supervisor of absences.
25. Performs job-related duties as assigned by supervisor.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1. Ability to operate a school vehicle safely over an assigned route according to a definite time schedule which may require driving during pre-daylight and dusk periods
2. Ability to operate a school vehicle in compliance with all traffic and safety laws and regulations, including defensive driving habits and posted speed limits
3. Physical dexterity, coordination, mobility, and visual acuity to safely operate a school bus or other system-owned vehicle
4. Ability to do Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force as needed to move objects.

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.

SOURCE

Talladega City Schools, Talladega, Alabama