School Bus Driver

Job Summary:

A bus driver is a person who, under the supervision of a manager, supervisor, dispatcher, or trainer, operates a van or bus over designated routes transporting school pupils, or clients to and from school or other locations.  In addition, a bus driver may transport clients on private charter trips.  Bus drivers may work with loud and disruptive clients.  Drivers may also work with special needs individuals.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Drive a bus daily over designated routes in accordance with time schedules, loading and unloading pupils or clients at designated locations and schools.
• Transport school pupils and teachers on school activity trips.
• Perform pre- and post-trip safety inspections of the vehicle being driven to ensure it is in proper working order.
• Perform a child check immediately after each run.
• Maintain good order and discipline among school pupils or clients.
• Follow company policies regarding pupil/client management and relations with parents, teachers, guardians, medical practitioners, medical facilities, and the public in general.
• As requested by the Operations Manager or Dispatcher, verify route turn for turn sheets and note any route changes with written notes.
• As requested by the Operations Manager or Dispatcher, make additional directional or landmark notations on bus route sheets to assist future new or substitute bus drivers.
• As requested by the Operations Manager or Dispatcher, observe and track route timing, such as total time en-route; time between stops; loading and unloading times or any other requested information for the purpose of establishing route efficiency.
• Keep records and submit reports as required.
• Sweep, clean and refuel buses.
• Report all mechanical deficiencies in writing promptly.
• Instruct students on safe riding classes and perform evacuation drills as directed.
• Escort school pupils across streets as required by law.
• Perform daily inspections of buses and associated equipment prior to transportation of passengers.
• Perform Child Check as defined by company regulations.
• Maintain good order and discipline among school pupils or clients.
• Conduct safe riding instruction and perform bus evacuation drills as directed.
• All other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities- Essential Job Requirements:

• State-Required Commercial Driver’s License with Passenger and School Bus Endorsements
• Current report of Driver Physical Examination
• Demonstrated proficiency in the operation of assigned vehicles.  May include extra equipment such as wheelchair lifts, and air brakes under all road and weather conditions.
• State-Required Commercial Drivers License with Passenger and School Bus Endorsements 
• State specific requirements: 

               State of California Class B Commercial Drivers License with Passenger Endorsement 

               State of California special Drivers Certificate for School Bus 

               Current report of Physical Examination (DL51 and DL51A) 

               Current report of Driver Physical Examination 

• Demonstrated proficiency in the operation of assigned vehicles.  May include extra equipment such as wheelchair lifts, and air brakes under all road and weather conditions 
• Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle as evidenced by a good driving record 
• Ability to physically perform the essential functions of the job 
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may work in outside weather conditions and be exposed to heat, cold, wet and/or humid weather conditions 
• The noise level in the work environment is moderately loud 
• Attend work on a regular and dependable basis 
• Ability to successfully pass state and/or federal required Background Checks 
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job 
• Ability to comply with all policies and procedures established by company 

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must be at least 21 years of age with 3 years of driving experience.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving history, CDL preferred but not required.
• Certificate of training in first aid and CPR, if required by local contract
• A first aid endorsement on the special driver’s certificate or a certificate of training in first aid and a certificate of training for CPR, if required by local contract

Physical Requirements:

Climbing (F)

Walking (O)

Pushing/Pulling (R)

Reaching (R)

Repetitive Motions (F)

Sitting (F)

Talking (R)

Seeing (F)

Hearing (F)

Stooping/Stretching (O)

Standing (O)

Lifting (O)

Combination of Above (R)

Frequency Ratings:

Rarely (1% of the time or less)

Occasionally (2-15% of the time)

Regularly (16-40% of the time)

Frequently (41-100% of the time)

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

STA is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants; Returning military are strongly encouraged to apply.  Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.  Must be eligible to work in the US without restrictions.