Bus Driver

School Bus DriverTransportation Center Bus Drivers Flex or Route Driver A.M. & P.M. Shifts Minimum 5 hours per day Valid CDL License/School Bus Permit required Must meet School District/School Bus Driver Requirements Regular and Special Education Route Experience in Transporting students desirablePosition: School Bus DriverReports To: Director of TransportationBasic Function: Drive a school bus to transport students safely and efficiently to an assigned location on a designated route; perform regular safety inspections; respond in an emergency as necessary.Duties:Drive a school bus along a designated route; pick up and discharge students in accordance with time schedules; observe legal and defensive driving practices; assure compliance with applicable traffic and student transportation laws, codes and regulations.Maintain order and discipline among passengers on the bus and while waiting at bus stops in accordance with policies related to disciplining students; prepare related reports as necessary.Determine appropriate action in emergency situations according to established guidelines; administer first aid to passengers as needed.Conduct required daily safety inspections of buses; inspect the interior, exterior and engine of buses to assure safe operational condition; report mechanical malfunctions or other problems as required; prepare and maintain related records.Maintain buses in a clean and safe operating condition; sweep and clean buses; refuel, and prepare vehicle for operation.Transport students, faculty and parents on field trips or other events if part of the driver's assignment; meet scheduled departure and arrival times as assigned; prepare related logs and reports.Utilize two-way radios for bus to bus and bus to base communications.Attend safety meetings and programs as assigned.Other duties related to the primary job function as may be assigned.Experience, Licenses and Other Requirements:Valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL)Approval as a school bus driver from the State of IllinoisPass a medical exam and eye exam upon hire and annually thereafterPass random drug and alcohol screeningsExperience and training sufficient to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities noted belowKnowledge of:Safe and defensive driving practicesProper operation of school busesApplicable traffic and student transportation laws, codes and regulationsBasic first aid proceduresBasic record-keeping techniquesInterpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesyHealth and safety regulationsOral and written communication skillsAbility to:Drive a school bus safely and efficientlyLearn and apply policies and procedures related to student discipline on busesMaintain a safe discipline level among passengersObserve legal and defensive driving practicesLearn and follow designated routesMaintain bus in clean and proper working conditionConduct safety inspectionsRespond in an emergency situationMaintain routine recordsUnderstand and follow oral and written directionsCommunicate effectively with othersMeet schedules and time linesOperate a two-way radioWorking Conditions:Environment:School bus and outdoor environmentSeasonal heat and cold or adverse weather conditionsEvening or variable hoursExposure to fumes, dust, odors, oil/grease and gasesDriving a vehicle to conduct workPhysical Demands:Sitting for extended periods of time while operating busesHearing and speaking to exchange informationReaching, pulling and pushing to open bus doorsBending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to inspect busesReaching overhead, above the shoulders or horizontallySeeing to monitor passengers and operate a vehicleLifting moderately heavy children or objects in an emergency situationHazards:Traffic hazards