Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• No chargeable accidents on driving record within the past 3 years.
• Five (5) years driving experience with three (3) years experience driving a commercial vehicle.
• Possess and maintain a Behind-the-Wheel school bus driver trainer certification.
• Possess and maintain CDL-B with P&S endorsement.
• Satisfactorily complete the driver training course conducted by the State Department of Education.
  
  

Reports to: Director of Transportation

Job Goal: This position is responsible for conducting Behind-the-wheel certifications in accordance with state guidelines. Also, operate a school bus in accordance with all state laws and regulations to transport students to and from school facilities.

Performance Responsibilities

• To operate a school bus in accordance with all state laws and regulations to transport students to and from school facilities.
• To conduct pre-trip inspection of school bus prior to every trip for defects.
• To use established routes and designated bus stops.
• To report bus accidents and student injuries to authorities.
• To conduct emergency evacuation drills in keeping with state regulations.
• To maintain discipline of students being transported.
• To drive defensively under varying traffic conditions and inclement weather.
• To operate equipment in accordance with all state laws and regulations.
• To assign students to seats and maintain a current status of students.
• To establish a safe, supportive, positive and productive environment.
• To exhibit positive image as a representative of the school district.
• To be alert and exercise good judgment concerning emergencies.
• To complete all paper work required by the state or by the school district.
• To attend all in-service days required by the school district.
• Train and test school bus drivers to obtain their school bus driver commercial driver’s license
• Conduct Physical Performance Tests.
• Conduct renewal and assessment driving tests.
• To perform other duties as required.
  
  

Physical Demands: In addition to successfully passing the South Carolina Department of Education Physical Performance test, drivers are also expected to be able to assist, move, push, pull, or lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis. Be physically able to withstand prolonged periods of sitting, standing, bending, squatting, walking, reaching, and repetitive movements.

Terms of Employment: BD3 FMSD Salary Schedule, 180 contract days per year. Non-exempt. Salary placement based upon experience and education based on district formula.

Evaluation: Performance on this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the board’s policy on evaluation on non-certified personnel.