Bus Driver

Position Type:
Support Staff/Bus Driver

Date Posted:
10/25/2024

Location:
District

Date Available:
Ongoing

Closing Date:
12/31/2024 Job Title - Bus Driver

Reports to: Director of Transportation

Job Purpose: Provide safe and efficient transportation so that students may enjoy the fullest possible advantage from the district's curriculum and extracurricular program.

Qualifications - Required
High School Diploma
Valid NJ driver's license
Valid Driver's License for at least three (3) years
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to follow directions and adhere to rules and regulations
Ability to relate to school age children from PreK-12
Ability to learn bus routes and be on time
Ability to successful acquire a CDL license (District will train applicants to become bus drivers)
Ability to control a school bus in emergency situations
Ability to work a flexible work day in morning and afternoon
Ability to pass the requirement physical examination to obtain CDL license
Ability to pass the required Criminal History Review
Ability to pass the Sexual Misconduct Child Abuse Disclosure
Other duties as assigned by Director of Transportation

Qualifications - Desired
Current CDL license
2-3 years driving a school bus

Duties/Responsibilities
Obeys all traffic laws
Observes mandatory safety regulations for school buses
Maintains discipline when students are on the bus
Reports unruly students to the proper authority
Keeps assigned bus clean
Keeps to assigned schedule
Checks bus before each operation for mechanical defects
Checks bus after each run to ensure all students are off the bus
Notifies proper authority in case of mechanical failure or lateness
Discharges students only at authorized stops
Exercises responsible leadership when on out-of-district school trips
Transports only authorized students and authorized school personnel
Reports all accidents and completes the required reports
Enforces regulations against smoking and eating on the bus
Ensures all students are in their seats

Working Conditions
Transportation Department
School bus
Available for morning, afternoon, evening runs
Available for 5-Hour or 6-Hour day
Willing to train individuals wanting to be a bus driver
Health, Dental, and Retirement (PERS) Benefits (contracted drivers)
Starting rate of $24.00/hour (contracted with Benefits)

Physical Requirements
Able to climb steps to enter the bus
Able to drive a 54 passenger bus
Able to raise arms and use hands to steer a school bus
Able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
Able to tilt head to look into rearview mirror to monitor students
Able to sit and drive a school bus for long periods of time
Able to walk through and clean out a school bus.

Direct reports
N/A

Application Procedure:
Submit via District Application Portal

Selection Procedure:
Interview

Egg Harbor Township Board of Education is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

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