Small Vehicle Drivers

Qualifications: Ability to work with children. Good character and emotional stability that includes patience, considerateness, even temperament and calmness under stress. Current CDL license with proper endorsements including: Air Brake (Class A or B CDL); passenger (P) and school bus (S), or class D with endorsement 3, or willing to obtain. Acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR). Acceptable background check. Good work record. Previous bus driver or related experience preferred. Negative results on pre-employment drug test.

Reports To: Transportation Director

Supervises: Students on the bus/school vehicle. Position Goal: To provide safe and efficient transportation so that students may enjoy the fullest possible advantage from the district's curriculum and extracurricular programs.

Performance Responsibilities: Operates the school bus and other school vehicles in a safe and orderly manner in accordance with all State and Federal regulations and school board policies. Conducts pre-trip inspections on the vehicle and its special equipment. Reports problems to transportation director. Drives the bus route on the established schedule, picking up or letting off students at appropriate points and displays a positive attitude toward the students. Completes all reports as required. Conducts appropriate safety drills with students. Effectively assist students in evacuating in an emergency. Operate two-way radios. Obeys all traffic laws. Reports all accidents and completes required reports. Cleans assigned bus on a regular schedule or as needed to include the exterior of the bus to facilitate proper visibility. Has good working relationship with all other persons. Attends to other such duties as may be assigned by the Transportation Director. Perform random mandatory drug and alcohol testing. Terms of Employment: Work year established by the Board of Education. Pay rate and other benefits as per the negotiated contract. Evaluation procedure shall follow Clarke Community School District board policy 411.7.