JOB TITLE: Bus Driver
REPORTS TO: Principal/Superintendent
SUPERVISES: Students (and passengers) riding the school bus
JOB GOAL/PRIMARY PURPOSE: To transport students safely
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
INCLUDING EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND EXPERIENCE:
- Has a valid State of Maine bus driver’s license
- Adheres to all mandates outlined in CISD Policy EEAEAA Drug and Alcohol Testing of School Bus Drivers
- Has a positive attitude, is respectful and professional
- Has current State of Maine Criminal History Records Check approval
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Employs good communication skills
- Works well with students and adults
- Is organized and can be flexible
- Has excellent driving skills
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
- Performs and properly completes daily pre and post bus trip inspections and reports any problems to the Principal
- Drives the school bus safely and professionally
- Observes all safety and traffic regulations
- Treats students respectfully, maintains student discipline and complies with the school’s rules and disciplinary policy, reporting incidents to the Principal.
- Picks up and delivers students according to assigned routes and schedules
- Maintains the cleanliness of the bus
- Monitors and performs routine bus maintenance (fluid, tire pressure, etc.)
- Reports all emergencies, injuries, damages, accidents and infractions to the Principal
- Keeps the necessary records, a maintenance log and completes all reports
- Adheres to the Drug and Alcohol testing program and has an annual physical
- Performs other related duties as may be assigned by the Principal
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year to be established by the School Committee
EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the School Committee’s policy on the evaluation of staff.
Note: This job description reflects the general requirements necessary to describe this job’s functions and responsibilities and shall not be interpreted as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.
Approved: August 16, 2016