Essential Job Functions:

• Safely operates all types of school buses; maintains a regular schedule for picking up authorized staff and students and delivering them to schools according to schedule.
• Makes daily safety inspection of vehicle and equipment; ensures that vehicle is regularly maintained and keeps vehicle clean, properly heated and ventilated.
• Assists students on to or out of the vehicle; enforces safety and conduct regulations.
• Maintains records and prepares required reports; makes reports to school officials concerning discipline problems, incidents or injuries.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Working knowledge of state and local school bus operation, laws and regulations and county geography.  Working knowledge of first aid procedures including CPR.  Demonstrated ability to operate a large vehicle safely and punctually in all weather conditions, using safe and defensive driving methods. Demonstrated ability to maintain bus discipline and relate well to children, parents and staff and to provide constant attention and assistance to a number of children at the same time, including children with special health conditions or disabilities.  Demonstrated ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting children.  Demonstrated ability to give and follow instructions, work well under stressful conditions or emergencies and maintain confidentiality. A Commercial Driver's License; good driving record; First Aid and CPR courses; meet physical qualifications for school bus drivers; successful completion of state-approved school bus driver training course.

Contract:  This contract is for a full time route. This position comes with benefits, that includes paid training.