Bus Driver

Position Type: Support Staff/Bus Driver Date Posted: 1/14/2024 Location: Greater Jasper Consolidated Schools Position: Corporation Bus Driver Position Summary Bus drivers are responsible for operating a school bus and transporting school-aged children and other authorized personnelsafelyandefficientlyoverspecifiedroutestoandfromschoolsandvariousactivities. Positionconducts pre-trip inspections; observes safety regulations and policies; enforces student discipline on the bus; and performs related work. Essential Duties Communicates with the Transportation Director for any changes in normal duties or new student passengers, including communicating orally while the bus is in motion when needed. Ensures the bus can be operated safely before driving and conducts pre-trip safety inspections as required by federal and state laws to include observing visual defects and checking operating systems to include brakes, horn, lights, emergency flashers, extended stop arms, and door-opening devices. Operates the vehicle safely over an assigned route, picking up and delivering only authorized students at assigned bus stops, and watches to ensure that no one hurrying for the bus is left behind. Keeps assigned time schedules, which may require driving during pre-day light and dusk periods, and makes every effort to be on time while ensuring safety. Obeys all traffic laws and transportation practices as outlined in the CDL manual, School Board Policy and local ordinances. Observes all mandatory safety regulations for school buses and keeps all emergency exits clear of obstructions. Secures wheelchairs, car seats, and other restraining devices on the bus as needed. Maintains student discipline on the bus and enforces rules governing student conduct, including through oral communication when the bus is in motio