Bus Driver

Qualifications

1. School Bus drivers should possess a Class B commercial license with school bus and passenger
2. Substitute or alternative driver shall meet all qualifications and requirements of the regular
3. Physical exams are required for all school bus drivers A physician approved by the Board of Education shall sign the certificate of fitness, based upon a complete physical examination.

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Duties

1. Provide safe efficient transportation of students over established bus
2. Be neat in appearance, courteous to parents and children, and cooperative with teachers and school
3. Be responsible for sweeping and cleaning his/her bus
4. Do not use profanity or tobacco in any
5. Be responsible for the safety and correct discipline of the students while they are being transported and do not allow tobacco, drinks, or other contraband on the
6. Obey all state and local traffic regulations and assist motorists in passing school buses between
7. Cooperate with principals who may suspend a student from riding the bus when his/her behavior is such to causes dissension on the bus, or when the students disobey state or local rules and regulations about pupil transportation
8. Promote safety habits with the students who are being
9. Wear seat belts at all
10. Participate in State-sponsored mandatory driver training
11. Not use intoxicating beverages or drugs while
12. Not let students off the bus except at school and their bus
13. Written permission from the student's parent must be secured through the school principal to let students off at other stops.
14. Take the following actions in case of an accident
    1. Give attention immediately to any personal injuries; secure medical attention if necessary; C. Report the accident to the Police, Superintendent, and Principle immediately.
15. Check all fluids, lights, emergency buzzers, and all items required for pre and post-trip inspections daily.
16. Cooperate with the officials of each school
17. Fill out a conduct report on discipline problems to the principal of the school that the student
18. Not stop at a store, cafe, or similar establishment for refreshments when the bus is en route to or from
19. Arrive at the last school served, not before 7:30 AM and not later than five {5) minutes before the start of
20. Drive the route or routes designated to him/her by the Board of Education or its
21. Stop bus where it can be seen in time by approaching motorists, using a stop sign for all
22. Allow riders disembarking to cross in front of the bus before starting
23. Perform a pre-trip inspection of brakes, steering gear, doors, and tires
24. Follow all highway signs and road
25. File a report with the Director of School's office on the license number of vehicles ( drivers) disregarding safety
26. Not exceed thirty- five (35) mph on back roads
27. Follow the schedule and be courteous to all students who are waiting to board the bus There will be only a five (5) minute arrival variation.
28. Close the bus door before moving the
29. Never leave the key in the ignition. Principals do not allow students on the bus unless the bus driver is present.
30. Acquaint him/herself with the state's rules_ and regulations concerning the school bus.
31. Acquaint him/herself with the state and local laws affecting the safety and welfare of transported
32. Drivers are responsible for maintaining a clean bus inside and out. Drivers are to report mechanical issues to the supervisor or mechanics as soon as they are found. Drivers ARE responsible for fueling their buses and bringing their buses in for service and repairs.
33. Never remove students from the bus route, unless released to the police or
34. Report to the principal any students who do not complete the home-to-school/ or school-to-home.