Bus Driver

School Bus DriverProvide, under the direction of the Supervisor/Transportation, the safe and efficient transportation of Woodbridge Township School District pupils.Duties: 1. The driver shall be in full charge of the school bus at all times and shall be responsible for order; she/he shall never exclude a pupil from the bus, but, if unable to manage any pupil, shall report the unmanageable pupil to the principal of the school she/he attends. 2. The driver shall thoroughly clean the vehicle interior daily and wash all vehicle exteriors bimonthly. 3. The driver must check oil, antifreeze, and battery, inspect the bus each morning and complete a School Bus Condition Report before starting the route. If the vehicle has any malfunctions that will impair a safe trip, she/he must call the mechanic before moving the vehicle. 4. It is mandatory that the driver participate in emergency exit drill, planned and scheduled by the school district, at least twice within the school year. 5. The driver shall, at all times, comply with the Motor Vehicle Traffic Regulations as required by N.J.S. Title 39. 6. The driver shall make required pick up of pupils and transport them to designated schools in the Woodbridge Township School District. Bus routes shall not be altered, except temporarily for emergency reasons, without prior approval from the Supervisor of Transportation. 7. The driver shall transport pupils on assigned athletic and educational field trips. 8. The driver shall perform all other job-related duties as assigned by the Supervisor of Transportation.Professional preparation: A high school diploma or equivalent.Experience/Background: Each driver/applicant must: 1. Complete an "Application for Bus Driver's License" and pass a complete physical examination given by a New Jersey licensed physician. 2. Comply with the fingerprinting process required by the New Jersey State Department of Education's Criminal History Review Unit. 3. Possess a valid driver's license and a Class B CDL with Passenger and School Bus (P&S) endorsements, and all other required endorsements. Renew licenses as required by law and provide proof of renewal to the Supervisor of Transportation. 4. Pass the Woodbridge Township School District's road assessment. 5. Be at least 21 years of age or have a minimum of three years of previous driving experience. 6. Be familiar with the mechanisms and operations of the bus. 7. Have knowledge of the motor vehicle laws of the State of New Jersey.Personal qualifications: 1. Must be able to perform assigned tasks. 2. Must be mature and possess integrity. 3. Must possess the ability to get along well with one's colleagues, pupils, and the public. 4. Must present a neat appearance and dress according to uniform requirements.