Title:  School Bus Driver

 

Qualifications:

• Valid School Bus Driver's permit and CDL license (paid CDL training, paid initial licensing and certification requirements).
• Must meet annual requirements for certification, including physical requirements.
• Required to attend refresher course, as required by law.
• Participation in random drug test program.
• Ability to interact positively with students, co-workers and supervisors.

 Description of Duties:

• Drive the school bus safety along prescribed bus routes picking up and dropping off students as assigned by the Transportation Coordinator.
• Assume responsibility for the safety of the students when they are on the bus.
• Assume responsibility for the general control of the students while passengers.
• Assume responsibility for reporting any unusual misconduct of the students.
• Drive the school bus safely for field trips and extra-curricular activities as assigned by supervisor.
• Conduct evacuation drill once a year (this is not required by all drivers; it is optional).
• Keep the inside of the bus clean.
• Prepare and submit annual seating chart of students.
• Fuel bus as needed, not allowing fuel to go below ¼ tank.
• Conduct daily pre-trip of bus prior to use.
• Perform other duties as required.

 Work Year:

• Student attendance days, 176 days
• IMRF Pension Benefit
• Paid Health Insurance
• Paid Life Insurance
• 3 paid holidays; 10 sick days
• 179 total days

 Benefits:

• As listed for Non-Certified Staff, either over or fewer than 600 hours , as appropriate

 

Time Sheet Required