Bus Driver

Job Description / Essential Elements

DEFINITION:
Under general supervision to drive and attend to a school bus and transport students over designated routes in compliance with assigned schedules; and to do related work as required.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:
In the position of Bus Driver the majority of driving is on assigned home to school bus routes and on a regularly scheduled basis. Inspects buses for mechanical and basic safety conformance prior to operation in accordance with written rules and regulations; drives buses over designated routes and ad hoc trips as authorized; supervises conduct of students being transported; picks up and discharges students; assists students on and off buses and escorts them across streets when necessary; maintains prescribed cleanliness levels to interior and exterior of the bus; prepares and completes required reports; performs other tasks as required to safely operate a bus in accordance with laws and district policies; administers first aid; performs other tasks/duties needed to complete core duties. …