School Bus Operator - Safe Transport & Student Support

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; Louisiana, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Charter Schools USA in Louisiana is seeking a Bus Operator to transport students, faculty and others to and from school, field trips and athletic events. You will follow established schedules, perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections, and maintain safety and discipline on the bus.

Ideal candidates hold a valid CDL with Passenger and School Bus endorsements, a clean driving record, CPR certification, and a School Bus Driver Certificate.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Commercial Driver's License with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements.
• Clean driving record in accordance with Safe Driver Plan.
• Commercial License Medical Examiner's Certification.
• CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) Certification.
• School Bus Driver Certificate.
• May perform other duties as assigned.
• Monthly Safety Meetings.
• Annual School Bus Driver Certification.
• Maintain clean driving record in accordance with Safe Drive Plan.
• Background check clearance with LDOE/LSP/FBI.

Responsibilities

• Operates school buses in compliance with laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Adheres to established schedules to safely pick up, transport, and discharge students and staff.
• Assists students and other passengers to provide safe entrance and exit from buses during emergency situations, bus evacuations, and normal transport.
• Maintains student discipline on the bus.
• Coordinates with school principals and area transportation supervisors to resolve minor and serious disciplinary problems.
• Transports students and faculty members on special field trips and to and from athletic events.
• Completes pre-trip inspections and post-trip inspections of buses.
• Maintains the appearance and cleanliness of assigned vehicles.
• Notifies leadership of suspected mechanical defects and malfunctioning equipment on assigned vehicles.
• Notes and reports any damage to the assigned bus.
• Secures occupant restraint systems.
• Assists students in boarding buses; places wheelchairs securely in buses; transports students' medical apparatuses.
• Responds appropriately in emergency situations to include lifting, carrying, and/or dragging students off the bus.
• Executes emergency evacuation plans for all students with all pertinent information for all groups of students transported.
• Maintains records of bus operations and submits required reports in an accurate and timely manner.
• Monitors general and/or special education students until released to teacher or guardian.
• Attends meetings and training sessions.
• Cooperates with transportation staff on route adjustments throughout the school year.
• Performs other duties as assigned that are related to the functions of the position.

Skills

Coordination experience

Decision making

Communication skills

Operational procedures

Map reading

Stress management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Charter Schools USA in Louisiana is seeking a Bus Operator to transport students, faculty and others to and from school, field trips and athletic events. You will follow established schedules, perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections, and maintain safety and discipline on the bus.

Ideal candidates hold a valid CDL with Passenger and School Bus endorsements, a clean driving record, CPR certification, and a School Bus Driver Certificate.