Bus Driver
west aurora school district 129Aurora, IL
Bus Driver
west aurora school district 129Aurora, IL
10 days ago
Industries
School and Employee Bus TransportationBus and Other Motor Vehicle Transit SystemsAll Other Transit and Ground Passenger TransportationAbout the role
School Bus Driver Transportation Center Bus Drivers Flex or Route Driver A.M. & P.M. Shifts Minimum 5 hours per day Valid CDL License/School Bus Permit required Must meet School District/School Bus Driver Requirements Regular and Special Education Route Experience in Transporting students desirable
Position: School Bus Driver
Reports To: Director of Transportation
Basic Function: Drive a school bus to transport students safely and efficiently to an assigned location on a designated route; perform regular safety inspections; respond in an emergency as necessary.
Duties:
- Drive a school bus along a designated route; pick up and discharge students in accordance with time schedules; observe legal and defensive driving practices; assure compliance with applicable traffic and student transportation laws, codes and regulations.
- Maintain order and discipline among passengers on the bus and while waiting at bus stops in accordance with policies related to disciplining students; prepare related reports as necessary.
- Determine appropriate action in emergency situations according to established guidelines; administer first aid to passengers as needed.
- Conduct required daily safety inspections of buses; inspect the interior, exterior and engine of buses to assure safe operational condition; report mechanical malfunctions or other problems as required; prepare and maintain related records.
- Maintain buses in a clean and safe operating condition; sweep and clean buses; refuel, and prepare vehicle for operation.
- Transport students, faculty and parents on field trips or other events if part of the driver's assignment; meet scheduled departure and arrival times as assigned; prepare related logs and reports.
- Utilize two-way radios for bus to bus and bus to base communications.
- Attend safety meetings and programs as assigned.
- Other duties related to the primary job function as may be assigned.
- Experience, Licenses and Other Requirements:
- Valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
- Approval as a school bus driver from the State of Illinois
- Pass a medical exam and eye exam upon hire and annually thereafter
- Pass random drug and alcohol screenings
- Experience and training sufficient to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities noted below
- Knowledge of:
- Safe and defensive driving practices
- Proper operation of school buses
- Applicable traffic and student transportation laws, codes and regulations
- Basic first aid procedures
- Basic record-keeping techniques
- Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy
- Health and safety regulations
- Oral and written communication skills
- Ability to:
- Drive a school bus safely and efficiently
- Learn and apply policies and procedures related to student discipline on buses
- Maintain a safe discipline level among passengers
- Observe legal and defensive driving practices
- Learn and follow designated routes
- Maintain bus in clean and proper working condition
- Conduct safety inspections
- Respond in an emergency situation
- Maintain routine records
- Understand and follow oral and written directions
- Communicate effectively with others
- Meet schedules and time lines
- Operate a two-way radio
Working Conditions: Environment:
- School bus and outdoor environment
- Seasonal heat and cold or adverse weather conditions
- Evening or variable hours
- Exposure to fumes, dust, odors, oil/grease and gases
- Driving a vehicle to conduct work
Physical Demands:
- Sitting for extended periods of time while operating buses
- Hearing and speaking to exchange information
- Reaching, pulling and pushing to open bus doors
- Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to inspect buses
- Reaching overhead, above the shoulders or horizontally
- Seeing to monitor passengers and operate a vehicle
- Lifting moderately heavy children or objects in an emergency situation
Hazards:
Traffic hazards
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JOB OVERVIEW
Experience level
Junior
Location
Aurora, IL
Occupation
Bus Drivers, School
Industry
School and Employee Bus Transportation
Posted
10 days ago
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