Utility Bus Driver - Transportation Dept

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Alabama; On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Walker County Public School System seeks a Class A driver to operate a school bus safely on assigned routes and on field trips, ensuring student safety and adherence to schedules.

The role requires a valid Alabama CDL and school bus license, along with passing mandatory drug tests, medicals, and background checks. Employment aligns with the district calendar and safety policies.

Qualifications

• Valid Alabama CDL and school bus driver’s license required.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must meet all licensing requirements to operate a school bus and automobile.
• Must pass drug tests as required by law and board policies.
• Must pass physical qualifications.
• Must have acceptable Motor Vehicle Record.
• Must meet suitability criteria under Alabama law for licensure.
• Must meet driving safety record for insurance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Adherence to all traffic laws.
• Must perform required pre-trip inspection according to state guidelines.
• Observe all mandatory safety regulations for school buses.
• Maintain discipline when students are on bus.
• Report discipline problems to proper authority.
• Transport students to and from school.
• Transport students on field trips and other events, often evenings and nights.
• Prepare for and assist students evacuating the bus and carry safety/first-aid equipment.
• Maintain safety during boarding and departing.
• Report accidents immediately to transportation office.

Skills

CDL license

School bus driving

Defensive driving

Pre-trip inspection

Background checks

Physical fitness

Mobility and dexterity

Regulatory compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Classified Position - Bus Driver

Qualifications:

1. Valid Alabama, CDL and school bus driver’s license required.
2. High school diploma or GED required.
3. Must meet all local, state, and federal licensing requirements and regulations required to operate a school bus and automobile.
4. Must pass and is subject to drug tests as required by federal and state law and the Board’s policies regarding drug testing.
5. Must pass the physical qualifications.
6. Must have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record.
7. Must meet the suitability criteria for employment and/ or certification/ licensure under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. 2002-457.
8. Must meet driving safety record to meet insurance requirements.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Director of Transportation

Background CheckRequired:(Ala. Code §§ 16-22A-5) Upon offer of employment, employees will be required to submit legible fingerprints for a background review by the Alabama Bureau of Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Background checks may not be more than ten (10) years old.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. Ability to operate the vehicle safely over an assigned route according to a definite time schedule, which may require driving during pre-daylight and dusk periods.
2. Ability to operate a vehicle in compliance with all traffic and safety laws and regulations, including defensive driving habits and posted speed limits.
3. Physical dexterity, coordination, mobility and visual acuity to safely operate a school bus.

Essential Functions:

1. Adherence to all traffic laws.
2. Must perform required pre-trip inspection according to state mandated guidelines.
3. Observes all mandatory safety regulations for school buses.
4. Maintains discipline when students are on bus.
5. Reports to the proper authority students with discipline problems.
6. Transports students to and from school.
7. Transports students on field trips and outgoings, athletic events, and other extracurricular events, often in the evening and at night as assigned.
8. Prepares for and assists students in evacuating the bus and to transport safety/ first-aid equipment to care for injuries.
9. Maintains safety precautions when students are boarding and departing.
10. Reports all accidents immediately to the transportation office and other appropriate officials.
11. Attends periodic safety meetings.
12. Keeps monthly route report and daily pre-trip inspection report.
13. Keeps the bus clean and orderly daily.
14. Identifies needs and arranges for necessary repairs and maintenance work.
15. Regulates heating, cooling and ventilating equipment provided on the bus for the comfort of the passengers.
16. Keeps to assigned schedule and discharges students only at authorized stops.
17. Notifies the proper authority in case of mechanical failure or lateness.
18. Exercises responsible leadership when on out of town school trips.
19. Transports only authorized persons.
20. Enforces regulations against smoking, eating and drinking on bus.
21. Lifting as necessary.

• This position will be subject to the Students First Act of 2011. Walker County Schools reserves the right to fill this position by transfer of a qualified applicant who is already employed by Walker County Schools.

• Under the Students First Act of 2011, no credit toward tenure or non-probationary status is earned in the initial school year of employment if the date of hire occurs after September 30th.

Expected Employment: 182 days (full year)

Evaluation: According to established Board policies and administrative procedures and guidelines.

Salary Range: According to Walker County Schools Salary Schedule.

Applicants selected for certified positions must have undergone an ABI/FBI criminal history background check (fingerprinting administered through sites selected and approved by the WCBOE and State of Alabama Education Department) and been declared suitable and fit to teach under state law.

THE WALKER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities as needed.