School Bus Driver: Safe Transport & Student Support

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Alabama; On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Escambia County Schools in Alabama seeks a School Bus Driver to operate district vehicles safely and transport students, employees and designated persons in accordance with routes and schedules.

The position requires a valid Alabama CDL and school bus license, high school diploma or equivalent, clean driving record and ability to meet licensing and background checks. Training and safety compliance are emphasized.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Alabama CDL and school bus driver's license required.
• Must meet all local, state, and federal licensing requirements and regulations required to operate a school bus and automobile.
• Must pass and is subject to drug tests as required by federal and state law and the Board's policies regarding drug testing.
• Must have an acceptable motor vehicle record.
• Must meet background clearance requirements as specified by Alabama statutes and state Board of Education regulations.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to all traffic laws.
• Performs required pre-trip inspections according to state-mandated guidelines.
• Observes all mandatory safety regulations for school buses.
• Maintains discipline when students are on the bus.
• Reports to the proper authority students with discipline problems.
• Transports students to and from school.
• Transports students on field trips and outings, athletic events, and other extracurricular or co-curricular events, often in the evening and at night as assigned.
• Prepares for and assists students in evacuating the bus and to transport safety/first-aid equipment to care for injuries.
• Maintains safety precautions when students are boarding and departing buses.
• Reports all accidents immediately to the transportation office and other appropriate officials.
• Attends periodic safety meetings and training.
• Accurately keeps and submits monthly route reports and daily pre-trip inspection reports.
• Keeps the bus clean and orderly daily.
• Identifies needs and arranges for necessary repairs and maintenance work.
• Regulates heating, cooling and ventilation equipment provided on the bus for the comfort and safety of the passengers.
• Keeps to the assigned schedule and discharges students only at authorized stops.
• Notifies the proper authority in case of mechanical failure or lateness.
• Exercises responsible leadership when on out-of-town school trips.
• Transports only authorized persons.
• Maintains and uses communications or video surveillance equipment on buses according to school system policies and regulations.
• Maintains cooperative and appropriate relationships with students, parents, community members and other employees.
• Adheres to school system rules and regulations regarding bus pick up, return, storage and use during non-route times.
• Enforces regulations against smoking and eating on the bus.
• Notifies immediate supervisor of absences.
• Performs job-related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Valid Alabama CDL

School bus driver's license

Job description

Escambia County Schools in Alabama seeks a School Bus Driver to operate district vehicles safely and transport students, employees and designated persons in accordance with routes and schedules.

The position requires a valid Alabama CDL and school bus license, high school diploma or equivalent, clean driving record and ability to meet licensing and background checks. Training and safety compliance are emphasized.