Position: Bus Driver

Position Summary:

Employee will operate a school bus safely in transporting students and authorized personnel to and from schools. Employees in this class are responsible for following an assigned route and schedule in the safe operation of a school bus.  General supervision and training is received from the Bus Driver Foreman, Assistant Foreman, and/or Bus Driver Trainer.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operates a school bus over an assigned route in transporting children to and from schools and on other authorized school trips;
• Maintains order among students aboard school bus and reports cases of misbehavior to school and staff officials through proper procedures;
• Inspects bus and checks gas, oil, water and all lights, brakes, and safety equipment before driving;
• Prepares reports of accidents and incidents, which occur, on the bus;
• Attends safety meetings and other meetings as necessary;
• Prepares manifest reports as requested;
• Transports students on field trips and outings as assigned;
• Keeps bus clean – both inside and outside;
• Keeps an up-to-date route sheet on the bus at all times;
• Keeps required handbooks on the bus at all times; and
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Good knowledge of driving safety and courtesy;
• Good knowledge of the operation of automobiles and buses;
• Good knowledge of the local streets and road system;
• Good knowledge of state regulations and laws pertaining to the operation of school buses;
• Good knowledge of Motor Vehicle Laws and Regulations of the State Board of Education; some knowledge of first aid;
• Ability to deal patiently and effectively with students;
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions,
• Ability to deal courteously and effectively with school principals and parents;
• Ability to maintain effective control over groups of children;
• Ability to work in tandem with other school system employees; and
• Must be in good physical condition.  

Education and/or Experience Requirements:

Individuals transporting students must have at least three (3) years of driving experience and have attained the minimum age of twenty-one (21) years.  Must have the ability to meet special training and qualifications as set forth by Prince George’s County Public Schools.

Certification:

Possession of a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), Class A or B with passenger (P) endorsement and school bus (S) endorsement; with no more than two (2) current points.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

No direct supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, see, and drive. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, lift, pull, push, grasp, climb, balance, and conduct repetitive wrist and/or hand movements. Employee must have the ability to sit in the bus driver seat, reach the steering wheel and grasp with both hands, reach the pedals, and wear a seat belt properly. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs. and/or 100 lbs. when operating a wheelchair lift and assisting a special-needs student.

Working Environment:

The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.

Additional Information:

None.