Mid Pen Bus Driver

Position Title: School Bus Driver

Title of Immediate Superior: Supervisor – Department of Transportation

I General Description:

The Driver must meet all legal qualifications to drive, and possess personal qualities to most effectively operate a school bus. The driver must meet school bus driver certification requirements, state requirements for appropriate licensing and state physical examination requirements.

II Essential Functions:

Operate the bus in a safe and efficient manner

Conduct pre-trip and post-trip checks on the bus and its special equipment

Establish favorable working relationships with other drivers, maintenance personnel, teachers, students, principals and total school staff

Maintain discipline among passengers

Meet emergency situations in accordance with standing operating procedures

Communicate effectively with school staff

Exhibit positive image as loyal representative of school district

Complete required reports in prescribed manner

Satisfactorily complete required training programs

Drive with safety of riders as first priority

Maintain personal fitness – emotional stability and physical capacity

Observe all procedures contained in State guidelines and the bus driver’s manual

Additional Working Conditions:

May be required to drive his/her personal vehicle and provide their own transportation within the district as well as to job-related functions outside the district

May come in contact with blood-borne pathogens in the course of fulfilling the responsibilities of this position

The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the district.

Is responsible for any and all other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor/Superintendent

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Mid Peninsula School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, height, weight, marital status or any other legally protected characteristics in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.