What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trip Bus Driver(s) position at Blue Ridge School District?
BLUE RIDGE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT-JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: TRIP BUS DRIVER
FLSA-NON-EXEMPT HOURLY POSITION
10 MONTHS PER YEAR
TITLE: Trip Bus Driver
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Able to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and a valid Arizona School Bus Driver’s Certificate.
- Fingerprint Clearance Card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety.
- Able to pass background, physical, agility and drug tests as required.
- Able to pass CPR and First Aid training classes.
- Ability to complete training course and pass driving test prior to certification.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with students and co-workers.
- HS Diploma or GED
REPORTS TO: Transportation Supervisor
JOB GOAL: To provide safe and efficient transportation of students as they participate in the district’s regular and extra-curricular programs.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Obeys all traffic laws.
- Observes all mandatory safety regulations for school buses.
- Supervises student conduct to maintain safe control of the vehicle.
- Reports student misconduct according to established procedures.
- Keeps assigned bus clean.
- Maintains assigned schedule on routes.
- Checks bus before each operation for mechanical defects according to district procedures.
- Notifies proper authorities in case of mechanical failure or delays in scheduled deliveries or pickups.
- Discharges students only at authorized stops.
- Checks bus for students after each run.
- Exercises responsible behavior and leadership at all times.
- Transports only authorized students.
- Reports all accidents and completes required reports.
- Submits all required paperwork in a prompt and efficient manner.
- Attends all meetings as required by the district.
- Conducts required drills.
- Performs other related duties as required.
TERMS OF EMPLOYEMENT: Salary established by the Governing Board. Employee benefits in accordance with district policies.
EVALUATION: Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with the Governing Board's policy on evaluation of classified personnel.
