Bus Driver

Job Summary:

The Bus Driver will provide safe transportation to and from school and school-related activities for students in the Rockwood School District. The ideal candidate will have a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and be able to drive a school bus in a variety of weather conditions.

1. Drive a school bus over a designated route, ensuring the safety of students and other passengers.
2. Report any unsafe bus stops, time changes, or general route changes and conditions to the Operations Supervisor or designee.
3. Enforce rules of proper bus behavior with all passengers and report student misconduct to proper school and/or department personnel.
4. Assist school administrators, teachers, and parents in promoting a positive driver-student-school relationship.
5. Drive safely and courteously, keeping in mind that you are Rockwood's representative on the roads and streets of the district.
6. Maintain a good attendance record, as good attendance is mandatory for a safe, on-time, and consistent transportation program.
7. Attend safety meetings and workshops as required by district policy and state licensing requirements.
8. Observe rules, regulations, and responsibilities for bus drivers contained in the Transportation Department handbook.
9. Keep two-way radio on at all times that the bus is in operation.
10. Inspect the bus before each route and check the fuel level before leaving the bus lot.
11. Following each run, check the bus for lost or sleeping children and objects left behind by student passengers.
12. Sweep the bus and empty trash cans daily.
13. Dust the dash and perform other housekeeping duties as necessary to maintain the interior cleanliness of the bus.
14. Prepare all forms accurately and thoroughly, and submit them on time as required by the transportation department.
15. Conduct emergency evacuation drills in accordance with state regulations and district policy.

1. Possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) class A or B, without air brake restriction, and with S (school bus) and P (passenger) endorsements.
2. Be able to drive any bus owned or operated by the district of the same classification (GVWR and equipment) allowed by the endorsements/restrictions on the Driver's CDL.
3. Be able to pass the annual physical as prescribed by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education for the operation of a school bus, including PPD or X-ray for tuberculosis screen.
4. Successfully pass random, periodic, and post-accident drug and alcohol tests in accordance with DOT regulations.
5. High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

The work environment is primarily performed inside a vehicle. School buses can become extremely hot (interior temperatures up to +120 F) during some months of the year or cold during winter months. Interior noise levels can become very high when passengers are on board.

The ideal candidate will be able to work in a variety of locations, travel throughout the District, work non-traditional hours, which may include evenings and weekends, and meet the physical demands of handling a variety of needs.