Accountable to the Transportation Manager, bus drivers support the operations of the transportation department by covering shifts as needed.  There are guaranteed hours for this position and opportunity to earn additional pay by covering trips as needed.  The right candidate must enjoy working around and understand how to support children and young adults. 

Essential Functions:

• Performs state-required inspection of the bus prior to each trip.
• Reports any and all vehicle malfunction, defect, or concern to the Transportation Mechanic  immediately.
• Follows all federal, state, and local laws for transporting students.
• Transports students to and from school and/or field trips per the school provided route and schedule in a safe and secure manner.
• Treats all students calmly and respectfully.
• Records and reports student incidents as they occur on the route or at designated stops
• Accurately records mileage per procedures defined by the manager.
• Ensures maintenance and cleaning schedules are completed.
• Check the bus after each run for students and/or left behind items.
• Ensures the bus is properly parked and locked.
• Other duties as assigned.

General Qualifications, Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Must have or obtain a valid B or higher CDL License with "P and S" endorsement
• Commitment to mission and vision of the school
• Ability to work well with youth
• Professional attitude, appearance, and demeanor
• Flexibility

This position is benefits eligible.  The SSD Benefits Guide can be found here

The hiring range for this position is: $21.00 - $26.54 per hour.