Title:                                                Transportation Driver

Qualifications:                                    Fingerprinted as required under NJSA - 18A:6-7.1

Commercial Drivers License with School Bus and Passenger Endorsements

Title: BUS DRIVER

Purpose Statement

The job of Bus Driver was established for the purpose/s of providing support within the student transportation services area with specific responsibilities for transporting students over scheduled routes and/or to/from special excursions; ensuring vehicle is in safe operating condition; and ensuring safety of students during transport, loading, and unloading from buses.

Essential Functions

Advises students and other passengers of appropriate behavior for the purpose of reinforcing established guidelines and maintaining passenger safety. (i.e. Remain seated and face forward)

 Assesses incidents, complaints, accidents, and/or potential emergency situations (e.g. road hazards, medical emergencies, accidents, etc.) for the purpose of resolving and/or recommending a resolution to the situation.

Assists students and other passengers for the purpose of providing safe loading and unloading from buses during normal transport and emergency situations.

Attends safety meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of gathering information required to perform job functions.

Cleans assigned vehicles interior for the purpose of ensuring safety, appearance, and sanitation of vehicle.

Conducts emergency evacuation drills at least twice a year for the purpose of ensuring efficiency of procedures and complying with mandated requirements.

 Drives school bus for the purpose of transporting passengers over scheduled routes to and from school and/or field trips in a safe and timely manner. Monitors students and other passengers during transit for the purpose of ensuring the safe transportation of alt passengers.

Fuels assigned vehicle and request any need for daily issues such as: checking oil, water etc. for the purpose of maintaining vehicle in a safe operating condition,

 Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections (e.g. fluid levels, tire pressure, exterior condition, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the safe operating condition of the vehicle and Complying with mandated guidelines.

Other Functions

e Performs Other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.