Glen Ridge Public Schools – Job Description
Business/Plant Operations
TITLE: BUS DRIVER
QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Valid
Commercial Driver’s License
2.
Minimum safe driving experience as
determined by the board
3.
Sufficient mechanical aptitude to diagnose
minor problems and make appropriate repairs
4.
Ability to maintain passenger discipline to
ensure their safety and well-being and protect
against vandalism
5.
Required criminal history background check
and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien
status
REPORTS TO: Transportation Supervisor
JOB GOAL: To transport
pupils in a safe and efficient manner and
perform
all activities related to the operation of the
school bus.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.
Conducts a pre-trip safety inspection of the bus
prior to every trip and
completes the
School Bus Condition Report.
2.
Notifies transportation supervisor of any mechanical
malfunctions
and/or safety
hazards.
3.
Adheres to established routes, designated bus stops
and keeps to
assigned time
schedule.
4.
Transports only authorized pupils.
5.
Obeys all traffic laws and observes mandatory school
bus safety
regulations.
6.
Maintains discipline on the bus and reports
violations to the building
principal or other authorized individual.
7.
Reports all accidents and pupil injuries immediately
to the principal and
the school business administrator and completes
required reports.
8.
Participates in emergency evacuation drills in
accordance with board
policy, and instructs passengers regarding safety
regulations and other bus rules.
9.
Performs interior bus cleaning duties daily, cleans
windows and
exterior as needed and refuels the vehicle.
10.
Performs light maintenance (check and replace water,
antifreeze, oil
and battery water; add air to tire; replace burned
out bulbs) as necessary.
EMPLOYMENT: Education.
EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be
evaluated in accordance
with
provisions of the board’s policy on evaluation of
noncertified staff.
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