Bus Driver for Roane County Schools

Bus Driver

Purpose:

• transport students over assigned routes and field trips/excursions
• ensure that bus is in safe operating condition
• ensure safety of students while riding the bus and while loading/unloading the bus

Essential Duties:

• advises students/riders of appropriate behavior based on best practices of the school bus transportation industry
• assesses situations (incidents, complaints, emergencies) for the purpose of offering solutions
• assists students/riders with instruction for safe loading/unloading practices during normal and emergency situations
• attends all required meetings, inservice training for the purpose of learning best practices on the school bus industry
• cleans assigned bus (interior/exterior) on a regular basis to ensure safety, appearance, and cleanliness
• conducts emergency evacuations as required
• transports students to/from school and on field trips/excursions in a safe and timely manner
• fuels bus (fuel, oil, coolant) as needed
• monitors student/rider behavior during transportation of said students/riders to ensure safety
• performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections as required by law to ensure the safe operating condition of the bus
• prepares required reports for documentation of adherence to school system guidelines (pre/post-trip forms, field trip reports, payroll/leave forms)
• completes student conduct referrals as needed and provides such forms to the appropriate school personnel
• performs any other duties as deemed necessary by the Supervisor of Transportation to ensure the effective functioning of the Transportation Department
• other duties as assigned

School Bus Drivers report to the Transportation Supervisor.

Job Requirements:

• Skills:
  • Adhere to safety practices
  • Adhere to all TN Code Annotated Laws/Regulations pertaining to school buses
  • Be able to operate a school bus safely
  • Operate a fire extinguisher if needed
  • Operate a two-way radio in a professional manner
  • Prepare and maintain records
• Knowledge:
  • Emergency evacuation techniques
  • General knowledge of streets/road
  • Basic bus maintenance
  • Health standards and hazards
  • General knowledge of first aid
  • Safe driving practices and procedures
  • Specialized equipment in Special Education Buses
• Ability:
  • Be attentive to details
  • Communicate with diverse groups including school age riders
  • Display tact and courtesy
  • Maintain effective working relationships with coworkers
  • Exercise judgement
  • Understand special needs of students/parents
  • Maintain confidentiality
  • Concentrate with distractions
• Work Environment:
  • Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling
  • Some stooping, kneeling, crouching
  • Significant fine finger dexterity
  • 80% sitting, 10% walking, 10% standing
  • Some extreme temperatures (especially in warm weather)
  • Small exposure to risk of injury or illness

Experience:

• Job related experience is preferred, but not required.
• We will train in all areas listed above including CDL licensure.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

Requirements:

• Pre-employment drug screen
• Alcohol/drug clearinghouse enrollment/clearance
• Criminal background check
• Minimum age of 25
  • exemptions:
    • Current employee of Roane County Schools (minimum age of 23)
    • Active military (minimum age of 23)
    • Honorable discharge from military (minimum age of 23)

Certificates and Licenses:

• Class B CDL with P & S endorsements
• First Aid/CPR training for Special Education bus drivers.

Continuing Education/Training:

• Annual DOT physical
• Annual Safety Training from TN Department of Safety and Homeland Security