School Bus Driver

Purpose of Job

The purpose of this job is to perform as a school bus driver within Lake County School System. Duties and responsibilities include safely transporting children (K-12th Grade) to and from school and other school-related activities. This position is responsible for managing and disciplining students, maintaining a safe and clean bus, monitoring vehicle performance, and reporting vehicle repair needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are typical for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Performs daily Bus inspection according to state standards to ensure that school bus is safe to transport students.
• Keeps the bus clean by, sweeping bus after each AM and PM run as required. Clean headlights, mirrors, and windshield daily. Check seats, windows and interior for damages. Secure bus after each AM and PM run by raising windows, checking for sleeping children, draining air tanks, etc.
• Prepares vehicle maintenance report for mechanical problems.
• Safely transport students to and from school according to assigned bus route.
• scans all mirrors before loading and unloading students at school and along roadways.
• Continuously scans all engine/equipment gauges to ensure safe operation of vehicle.
• Maintains discipline and safe standards on school bus; instructs students on bus rules such as remaining seated at all times, no hanging out of window, etc.; prepares discipline reports as needed.
• Directs and instructs students on proper boarding and unloading procedures.
• Fuel bus; add oil, coolant, transmission fluid etc. as needed. Prepare maintenance request ticket for repair as needed.
• Must complete the mandatory state certification online and attend the driver in-service with the 5 hour HR required in-service annually.
• Must teach/instruct passengers on emergency evacuation plan as outlined in emergency evacuation procedure twice annually.
• Responsible for turning in all required paperwork (Daily Bus Inspection form, and all documents associated with the bus route) on-time.
• Must be able to effectively communicate in a professional manner, without causing a verbal or physical confrontation with students or parents.
• Must prepare student injury report for on-board injuries and return to the school.
• Must complete accident/incident form for the Transportation Lead and the insurance company when involved in a motor vehicle accident with your school bus.
• Notify the Transportation Lead of any traffic violations in your personal vehicle.
• Immediately notify the Transportation Lead if you become insulin dependent or if your CDL is revoked or suspended.
• Must have the following documents in possession when operating a school bus: Proper CDL license, DOT Medical Certificate, vehicle registration, Daily Bus inspection sheet, and vehicle insurance information.
• Meet with parents, school administrators and transportation staff as required on discipline and transportation issues.
• Clean up bodily fluid spills and dispose of clean up materials; disinfect contaminated area as required.

Additional Job Functions

Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Training and Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions

Must be at least twenty-five (25) years of age. Must pass a DOT physical. In addition to minimum requirement for a CDL, school bus drivers must have at least five (5) consecutive years of unrestricted driving experience prior to the date of application. The Transportation Department must be fully satisfied as to the applicant's good character, competency, and fitness to be so employed. Must possess a valid state driver's license.

Knowledge of Job

Has general knowledge of the policies, procedures, and activities of the School System and transportation practices as they pertain to the performance of duties relating to the job of Bus Driver. Knows how to keep abreast of any changes in policy, methods, equipment needs, etc. as they pertain to departmental operations and activities. Is able to effectively communicate and interact with supervisors, members of the general public and all other groups involved in the activities of the department. Is able to assemble information and make written reports and documents in a concise, clear, and effective manner. Has good organizational, human relations and technical skills. Is able to use independent judgment and work with little direct supervision when necessary. Has the ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply regulations, procedures and related information. Has comprehensive knowledge of the terminology, principles, and methods utilized within the department. Has the mathematical ability to handle required calculations.

The Lake County School System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the school system may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.