DSB - School Bus Driver

Classification: Non-exempt

Reports to: Contract Manager, or Lead Driver or Site Supervisor

Date: 10/22/2021

Summary/Objective

School bus drivers provide a safe, reliable, clean and courteous school bus transportation to the public. School bus drivers must conduct pre-post trip bus safety inspections, adjust safety devices, operate radios, and operate a 27,000 gross vehicle weight rated school bus.

Essential Functions

• Good verbal communication skills

• At least 21 years old

• Valid driver’s license for at least 3 years

• Subject to a background check; drug screen & physical evaluation

Competencies

1. Must be able to jump out of a bus (3-foot drop) and climb from emergency door.
2. Have the ability to walk forward and backward in the bus without assistance.
3. You will be tested on emergency evacuation procedures.

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Work Environment

1. Must be able to tolerate hot and cold weather.
2. Ability to work in an environment with limited to moderate level of supervision and an atmosphere of informal autonomy: This requires an adaptability to variable pressures and paces in any given workday.
3. Able to perform multiple task simultaneously while concentrating on safety of children, as well as their physical, mental, or emotional needs.
4. Be able to tolerate diesel fuel fumes, odors, and moderate dust conditions

Physical Demands
Standing/ Walking:

Activity: Pre-and Post-trip inspection of the bus, loading and unloading of students.

Longest Single Duration: 10 Minutes.

Grade: Varies

Terrain: Gravel/blacktop/Concrete and/or bus aisle 22 steps to the back of the bus. Bus aisle is 12 wide.

Sitting:

Total Time: 3-7 hours.

Activity: While driving bus.

Longest Single Duration: 2 hours.

Type of Seat: 17 x 17 bus seat that offers vibrations. Seat set back 40 from the accelerator and break. Seat

Sight:

Activity: Must distinguish colors of electric traffic signals to determine red, yellow, and green.

Visual sight must be maintained with currently State and Federal requirements.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

Workday hours are 4 - 8 hours per day.

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