Future School Bus Drivers

Crockett County Schools; Alamo (TN); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution is seeking a Future School Bus Driver to ensure the safe transportation of students to and from school and various sites. Key responsibilities include following time schedules, supervising student conduct, and maintaining bus safety and cleanliness. The ideal candidate must hold a valid Tennessee Driver License and State School Bus Driver License, along with a strong commitment to student safety and a good driving record.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret a map.
• Ability to maintain the safety of passengers on the bus.
• Ability to operate a two-way radio using required codes.

Responsibilities

• Drive a school bus safely according to time schedules.
• Maintain order and discipline among passengers.
• Conduct safety and operational inspections of the bus.

Skills

Effective communication

First aid knowledge

Safe driving

Education

Valid Tennessee Driver License

Valid Tennessee State School Bus Driver License

Valid Medical Examiner's Certificate

Job description

Crockett County Schools – Crockett County Board of Education – Alamo, Tennessee. Open in Google Maps.

Future School Bus Drivers

Job Details

Job ID: 4955044

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 01, 2023 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

To transport students to and from a variety of school sites and to assure their safety while passengers in the school bus. Employees in this classification receive general supervision within a framework of standard policies and procedures. This Job class is responsible for ensuring the safety of all passengers including special education students while operating the assigned bus and for ensuring the assigned bus is in a safe operating condition at all times.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Be clean and neat enough to present the proper appearance when confronting students, employees, and the public
• Command the respect of students and teachers by setting a good example
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable
• Valid and appropriate Tennessee Driver License
• Valid Tennessee State School Bus Driver License
• Safe driving record which meets the County Office of Education's insurance requirements
• Valid Medical Examiner's Certificate
• Knowledge of proper application of first aid practices and procedures
• Ability to read and interpret a map
• Ability to establish and maintain proper conduct and safety of passengers on the school bus
• Ability to accept/relate to students with a variety of exceptional needs
• Ability to exercise good judgment and extreme caution while operating a school bus, remaining calm in an emergency situation
• Ability to recognize mechanical safety hazards on the bus
• Ability to operate a two-way radio using required codes

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/ JOB DUTIES

• Drive a school bus safely in accordance with time schedules; transporting students to and from their homes, a variety of school sites, and on field trips as assigned
• Operate a two-way radio
• Oversee the loading and unloading of students, releasing students to authorized individual; assures that safety belts are fastened (wheel chair)
• Maintain order and proper discipline of passengers; resolving disputes, documents and reports severe disciplinary cases to building administrators
• Conduct established safety and operational inspection of assigned vehicle daily
• Assure maintenance of bus in safe and clean operating condition; reporting needed mechanical repairs, installing special safety belts, sweeping interior of the bus and washing windows daily, services the bus with gas and oil, follows established security procedures
• Monitor students with special health problems while in bus; receiving written or oral instructions, being aware and alert to any signs of difficulty following prescribed instructions and procedures, administering first aid, and calling for emergency assistance
• Maintain a variety of records and reports including but not limited to mileage, routing, maintenance, and time schedules
• Attend meetings, programs, and in-service training as assigned
• Maintain current required license and certificates
• Notify appropriate individuals of any delays in scheduled route

Position Type: Full-time