Bus Driver

Sylvania; Town of Texas, Northern (WI, KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Sylvania is seeking a School Bus Driver responsible for the safe and orderly transportation of students on assigned routes. The role involves operating a school bus to transport students and other authorized personnel to and from schools or designated locations.

Candidates must be at least 18, able to pass drug/alcohol testing, and complete required safety training. The position requires effective communication, adherence to schedules, and strict safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Must meet age requirement of 18 years or older.
• Must be able to pass alcohol and drug tests.
• Must complete required bus driver safety training.
• Must follow written and verbal instructions.
• Must communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff.
• Must know and apply student discipline procedures.
• Must be able to manage student behavior on the bus.
• Must be capable of operating a school bus safely.

Responsibilities

• Follow assigned route and adhere to schedules.
• Drive bus to and from extracurricular activities.
• Check bus for mechanical defects before and after operation; report issues.
• Report accidents, damage, injuries, and mechanical failures; complete reports.
• Keep mileage and other required records for the bus.
• Keep bus clean and fueled; perform basic maintenance checks.
• Supervise students boarding and leaving; ensure crossing safety.
• Communicate daily with teachers/parents about student behavior on bus.
• Maintain discipline and report problems to administration.
• Instruct students on safe riding rules and regulations.
• Follow traffic laws and safety regulations for school buses.
• Inspect bus and verify safety before driving.
• Ensure emergency equipment is in proper condition.
• Address unsafe conditions and inform supervisors.
• Install snow chains in inclement weather.
• Report hazardous conditions along the route.
• Operate two-way radio to district personnel.
• Work irregular hours as needed.
• Attend and complete required safety training.

Skills

18 years old

Alcohol/Drug test

Bus safety training

Follow instructions

Communication

Student discipline

Manage student behavior

Operate bus

Education

Texas Class B CDL

Job description

Primary Purpose:

Ensure safe and orderly transportation of students on assigned route. Operate school bus that transports students and other authorized personnel to and from schools or other designated location.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Valid Texas commercial driver's license (Class B)

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Must be 18 years of age


• Ability to pass alcohol and drug test


• Ability to complete required bus driver safety training


• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions


• Ability to communicate effectively


• Knowledge of student discipline procedure


• Ability to manage student behavior


• Ability to operate bus

Experience:

None

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Vehicle Operation

• 1. Follow assigned route and adhere to established schedules.


• 2. Drive bus to and from extracurricular activities.


• 3. Check bus for mechanical defects before and after each operation and notify supervisor of needed repairs.


• 4. Report all accidents, vehicle damage, student injuries, and mechanical failures. Complete required reports.


• 5. Keep required bus mileage and other records.


• 6. Keep assigned bus clean and fueled.

Student Management

• 7. Supervise students while they board and leave the bus and cross the street.


• 8. Communicate with teachers and parents on a daily basis regarding student behavior while on bus.


• 9. Maintain discipline; report student discipline problems to appropriate administrator.


• 10. Instruct students on safe riding rules and regulations.

Safety

• 11. Observe all traffic laws and safety regulations for school buses.


• 12. Inspect bus by checking fuel, oil, water, tires, lights, brakes, and steering to ensure bus can be operated safely before driving.


• 13. Ensure proper condition of emergency equipment, such as first aid kit, fire extinguisher, flags, fuses, crow bar, and reflector.


• 14. Correct unsafe conditions in work area that could cause an accident and inform supervisory of any conditions that are not correctable immediately.


• 15. Install snow chains during inclement weather.


• 16. Report any hazardous conditions along the route.

Other

• 17. Operate two-way radio equipment to communicate with district personnel.


• 18. Work irregular hours as needed.


• 19. Attend and complete required training program to maintain safety certification.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Equipment Used:

School bus, safety equipment (flares, reflective signs), fire extinguisher.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control. Continual sitting, reaching, and repetitive hand and arm motions. Work outside and inside; moderate exposure to extreme temperature (hot) and vehicle fumes.