Bus Driver

Greenwood School District 50

Position Description

JOB TITLE: Bus Driver

DEPARTMENT: Transportation

REPORTS TO: Director of Transportation

SUMMARY: Drives bus to transport students on specified routes according to time schedule. Complies with traffic regulations. Punctual and regular attendance is an expectation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned.

• Drives a school bus safely and professionally
• Performs and properly completes daily pre-trip inspections
• Complies with all traffic ordinances
• Complies with discipline polices set forth by Greenwood School District 50
• Participates in on-site training
• Shows proficiency in handling and maneuvering school bus
  

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is needed.
• No more than 5 points on driving record
• Able to pass physical including drug test
• Satisfactory SLED background check
  

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is needed
• Obtain a Commercial Driver's License
• Pass State Skill Test and State Written Test
• Pass drug test and TB test
• Satisfactory SLED background check
• Satisfactory driving record
  

OTHER SKILLS And ABILITIES

• Work in a friendly manner with co-workers and students
• Read and understand maps
• Communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form
• Perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and peripheral vision.
  

While Performing The Duties Of This Job The Employee

• is continuously required to sit and occasionally required to walk or stand
• will frequently bend or twist at the neck and torso
• frequently repeats the same hand, arm or finger motion many times
• frequently uses hand strength to grasp tools
• is continuously driving on the job
• must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds such as students
• must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints
• must interact professionally with public and other workers
• has direct responsibility for the safety and well-being of others
• will work in an environment that is frequently loud to where you have to raise your voice to be heard