School Bus Driver - Districtwide

Fort Thomas Independent Schools; San Jacinto (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Thomas Independent Schools is seeking a School Bus Driver for a full-time position starting immediately. The driver will safely transport students, staff and others to and from school, field trips and activities on designated routes.

Required are a CDL class B with Passenger and School Bus endorsements, a DMV license, and a High School Diploma or GED. Prior bus-driving experience is preferred; work is 6.5 hours per day across 187 contract days per year.

Qualifications

• CDL Class B with Passenger and School Bus endorsements required.
• DMV license must be current.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Successful prior bus driving experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely drives a school bus on designated routes during school days.
• Transports students, teachers and others on field trips and activities.
• Inspects bus daily for safe operation and cleanliness.
• Cleans and refuels bus as needed.
• Ensures working communication device before each trip.
• Reports mechanical issues or accidents promptly.
• Maintains order and discipline according to district policies.
• Keeps route timing and reports as required.

Skills

CDL Class B with Passenger & SchoolBus

DMV License

Safe driving

Route planning

Student supervision

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

School Bus Driver

Seeking a Bus Driver for a full-time position, beginning immediately. Position is contracted for 6.5 hours per day, 187 contract days per year. CDL license required.

Position Purpose

Under the general supervision of the Director of Special Education, to ensure the safe transportation of students, staff, and others to and from school, residential neighborhoods, and field trips.

Essential Functions

• Safely drives a school bus on days when school is in session over designated routes in accordance with time schedules, loading and unloading students at designated locations.
• Transports students, teachers and others on school field or activity trips.
• Inspects assigned bus on a daily basis prior to transporting of passengers to ensure that bus is in good, clean and safe working order.
• Cleans and refuels bus as needed.
• Ensures that a communication device is in proper working order before each trip.
• Reports all mechanical deficiencies, traffic violations, or accidents, promptly.
• Arranges for and ensures completion of routine maintenance of bus (e.g., oil change); transporting the bus to and from maintenance and/or repair facilities.
• Maintains order and discipline in an effective and courteous manner among students being transported in accordance with district policies and procedures; reports any incidents involving student discipline.
• Observes and tracks route timing, such as total time en-route, time between stops, loading and unloading times or any other requested information for the purpose of establishing route efficiency, as requested.
• Maintains and submits records and reports as required.
• Follows procedures to ensure that no child is left alone on bus without adult supervision at any time, and that all children have departed bus at the end of all bus routes (morning, evening and during field trips or other special trips).
• Inventories bus emergency and first aid supplies and equipment; reports needs to the Director.
• Prepares aides and children for bus drills and ensures bus evacuation drills are held as required.
• In case of accidents/emergencies, evacuates children according to written and practiced procedures, ensures that medical emergency procedures are followed; completes a written report as required.
• Attends and participates in trainings, and other continuing education, career and professional development opportunities.

Additional Duties

• Performs other related tasks as assigned.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Qualifications Profile

Certification/License:

• Motor Vehicle Operator’s (DMV) License.
• Current Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), class B with Passenger and School Bus endorsement.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED.

Experience:

• Successful prior experience working as a bus driver, preferably in a school district or transporting children.