School Bus Driver -Substitute

Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District; Burnt Hills (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking a dedicated School Bus Driver to ensure the safe transportation of students to and from school-related activities. This role requires operating a school bus, maintaining order among children, and ensuring compliance with safety practices and traffic regulations. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of driving safety, excellent communication skills, and the ability to command respect from young passengers. Join a supportive environment where your contributions make a significant impact on the daily lives of students and their families.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Certified Driver’s License with a 'S' School Bus endorsement.
• Drivers must be at least 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Operate a school bus on a regular schedule or special occasions.
• Maintain safety and conduct of children during transport.
• Perform minor maintenance tasks on the vehicle.

Skills

Driving Safety Practices

Traffic Laws and Regulations

Mechanical Aptitude

Ability to Follow Directions

Ability to Command Respect from Children

Education

Certified Driver’s License with 'S' School Bus Endorsement

Job description

This position involves responsibility for the operation of a school bus in the transporting of children to and from school-related activities. A School Bus Driver is responsible for the safety and conduct of the children who are passengers. The work is performed under general supervision with considerable leeway allowing the operator in carrying out the details of the work. Does related work as required.

Typical Work Activities

• Operates a school bus on a regular schedule or on special occasions;
• Checks the operating condition of the bus before starting on a trip;
• Reports any operational defect to the immediate superior;
• Informs children about safety practices;
• Maintains orderly conduct of children on a bus;
• Keeps interior and exterior of vehicle clean and neat;
• May be required to operate a station wagon or other similar vehicle;
• May be required to perform minor maintenance tasks on the vehicle;
• Maintains records of mileage, routes, times, and incidents;
• Prepares and maintains maps of routes and pick-up points;
• Performs a variety of related duties as required.

Full Performance Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Personal Characteristics

Good knowledge of driving safety practices and traffic laws and regulations; ability to operate a bus under difficult driving and road conditions; ability to make minor repairs to the vehicle; ability to understand and follow simple oral and written directions; ability to get along well with children and command their respect; mechanical aptitude.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of Certified Driver’s License with a “S” School Bus endorsement at time of appointment. Drivers must be at least 21 years of age and must satisfy the requirements for School Bus Driver set forth in the Rules and Regulations of the New York State Commissioner of Education.