Bus Drivers/Bus Substitute Driver

Lafayette County School District; Oxford (MS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Lafayette County School District in Oxford, Mississippi seeks Bus Drivers and Bus Substitute Drivers to operate light and heavy school buses for transporting students on a scheduled route. The role requires safe driving, maintaining discipline, and ensuring student safety during loading and unloading.

Minimum qualifications include being 18+, completion of first aid and driving courses, and passing health and background checks. A valid Mississippi driver license and safety training are required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of traffic and highway safety rules and regulations.
• Ability to operate a bus safely and economically.
• Ability to read and follow instructions and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Ability to relate to students, parents and school personnel.
• Ability to complete various forms and records (timesheets, route sheets, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Transport students on a preplanned route according to a schedule.
• Regulate bus heating/ventilation for passenger comfort.
• Drive bus safely and comply with traffic laws.
• Ensure safety of children during loading and unloading.
• Instruct children on safety precautions.
• Guide children when crossing streets and ensure safe departure.
• Maintain discipline and report unruly behavior.
• Inspect and sweep bus; check fluids and mechanical condition.
• Report delays, accidents, and vehicle defects.
• Keep operational records and simple reports.

Skills

Traffic rules knowledge

Bus operation

Instruction following

Student relations

Record keeping

Education

18+ years old

First aid & driving courses

Highway safety training

Job description

Bus Drivers/Bus Substitute Driver

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Job Details

Job ID: 4954672

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jan 01, 2020 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position Description

Position Title: Bus Drivers/Bus Substitute Driver

Location: Lafayette County School District

Description of Position:

Perform skilled work in the operation of light and heavy school buses and other approved vehicles in transporting students.

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES

• Transports students to and from school, following a preplanned route according to a definite time schedule.
• Regulates heating equipment and ventilation of the bus for the comfort of passengers.
• Drives bus carefully and in compliance with traffic regulations.
• Assumes responsibility for the safety of school children in loading, unloading and transporting them to and from school.
• Instructs children in safety precautions and practices.
• Signals children when to cross street or highway and assures that children are safely across upon departure from bus.
• Maintains discipline; reports unruly behavior to the principal of the school or to supervisor.
• Inspects and sweeps bus. Checks water, gas, oil, and mechanical condition before leaving on run.
• Reports delays and accidents.
• Keeps operational records and makes simple reports.
• Reports defects or problems with the vehicle to shop supervisor.
• Assures bus meets regular maintenance schedules.
• Performs related work as directed by supervisor(s) in a prompt, efficient, and effective manner.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

• Knowledge of traffic and highway safety rules and regulations, and of the precautions necessary to avoid accidents.
• Ability to operate a bus in a safe and economical manner.
• Ability to understand and carry out instructions and to perform work requiring good physical condition.
• Ability to relate to students, parents and school system personnel.
• Ability to complete various forms and records, including updated route sheets, timesheets, field trip forms, incident and accident reports, etceteras.

Training and Experience:

• At least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Completion of first aid and driving courses.
• Training on highway safety rules and regulations.

Licenses or Certifications:

• Appropriate State of Mississippi Driver license.
• Completion of a performance test in school bus operation.
• Must pass an annual physical examination and random drug screening.
• Must pass police background check

Position Type: Not provided