Bus DriverUnder general direction, the Bus Driver is to daily operate an assigned school bus on an assigned transportation route for the school district. Employees in this classification are responsible for the safe transportation, loading and unloading of students to and from destinations, and ensure all bus activities support the safety and welfare of all persons. Work may be performed in conjunction with bus monitoring personnel, and includes ensuring appropriate securing of students and the provision of required assistance to students with special medical needs. Performs related work as directed. Provides daily school bus transportation for district students to and from destinations, to include field trips and special events. Transports students according to established routing sheets; ensures maintenance of periodic routing updates. Ensures the safe loading and unloading of students to and from destinations, to include operation of specialized equipment for attending to students with special needs, i.e., wheelchair lifts and tie-downs, toddler/infant seats and seat belts. Monitors daily school bus activities to ensure proper student conduct at all times, and adherence to appropriate disciplinary controls. Performs pre and post trip bus inspection activities to ensure proper operating conditions, adherence to prescribed Department of Transportation standards, and compliance with proper safety standards. Reports any perceived or potential school bus defects in a timely and efficient manner to the appropriate supervisor of fleet maintenance personnel. Performs routine cleaning, bus maintenance activities, including checking and filling fluids; maintains neat and orderly appearance, to include assigned uniforms. Conducts re-fueling activities, to include maintaining assigned fuel use logs. Maintains bus evacuation plan and coordinates bus evacuation activities as appropriate. Maintains attendance records, seating charts, disciplinary documentation, and updated student information; communicates via radio dispatch as appropriate. Maintains safe driver designation and applicable physical and dexterity standards. Establishes and maintains effective communications and working relationships with bus monitors, district personnel, school officials, and parents. Responsible for keeping up to date on current technology, as job appropriate, being used by Warren. With the support of the district, attends training to ensure skill level in various technologies is at the level required to perform in current position. Responsible for timely and accurate information maintained as part of the job responsibilities. Must be at least 21 years old (Department of Transportation standard), possessing a high school diploma or GED. Must have one year of satisfactory experience as a licensed driver. Requires the ability to obtain and maintain a valid Indiana commercial driver's license class "B" with passenger and school bus endorsements. Ability to perform the essential functions, meet the performance aptitudes, and fulfill the physical/sensory/environmental requirements of the job (with or without reasonable accommodations) is required.
