Bus Drivers

Alabama State Department of Education; Selma (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Alabama State Department of Education in Selma seeks a dedicated school transportation operator to provide safe and efficient bus service for Selma City Schools students. The role emphasizes strict safety, orderly conduct, and adherence to regulations.

The driver will perform pre- and post-trip inspections, report issues promptly, keep the vehicle clean, and ensure students board and alight only at authorized stops, while carrying out additional duties as required.

Qualifications

• Valid CDL License and state bus driver's certificate are required.
• Ability to drive safely and maintain discipline on the school bus.
• Ability to follow instructions and report issues properly.

Responsibilities

• Observe all safety regulations and obey traffic laws for school buses.
• Maintain discipline and report undisciplined students to the proper authority.
• Display personal conduct that sets an example for students.
• Keep the bus clean.
• Check bus before and after operation for defects.
• Notify proper authority in case of mechanical failures, lateness, or accidents and complete reports.
• Transport only authorized students and discharge at authorized stops.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Safe driving

Discipline and order maintenance

Following instructions

Pre-trip inspections

Education

Valid CDL License

State bus driver's certificate

Job description

Provide safe and efficient transportation for students of the Selma City Schools.

1) Observe all mandatory safety regulations and obeys all traffic laws for school buses.

2) Maintain discipline and reports undisciplined students to the proper authority.

3) Displays personal conduct which sets and example for students to emulate.

4) Keeps assigned bus clean.

5) Checks bus before and after each operation for mechanical defects.

6) Notifies the proper authority in case of mechanical failure, lateness, or accidents, and completes required reports.

7) Transports only authorized students and discharges students only at authorized stops.

8) Performs other duties as required

Minimum Requirements:

1. Valid CDL License
2. State bus driver's certificate
3. Ability to drive safely and maintain order on school bus.
4. Ability to follow instruction