ATHENS CITY SCHOOLS
JOB TITLE: Bus Driver/Transportation Department Assistant
FSLA: Non-Exempt
SALARY SCHEDULE: CC8 (202 day)
REPORTS TO: Transportation Coordinator
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the system's approved compensation plan.
Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the system.
QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Valid Alabama CDL and school bus driver's license required.
Must meet all local, state, and federal licensing requirements and regulations required to operate a school bus and automobile.
Must pass and is subject to drug tests as required by federal and state law and the Board's policies regarding drug testing, operating system-owned vehicles, transporting students and all applicable policies
Must have an acceptable motor vehicle record
Must meet background clearance requirements as specified by Alabama statutes and state Board of Education regulations
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Adheres to all traffic laws.
Performs required pre-trip inspections according to state-mandated guidelines.
Observes all mandatory safety regulations for school buses.
Maintains discipline when students are on the bus.
Reports to the proper authority students with discipline problems.
Transports students to and from school.
Transports students on field trips and outings, athletic events, and other extracurricular or co-curricular events, often in the evening and at night as assigned.
Prepares for and assists students in evacuating the bus and to transport safety/first-aid equipment to care for injuries.
Maintains safety precautions when students are boarding and departing buses.
10.Reports all accidents immediately to the transportation office and other appropriate officials.
11.Attends periodic safety meetings and training.
12.Accurately keeps and submits monthly route reports and daily pre-trip inspection reports.
13.Keeps the bus clean and orderly daily.
14.Identifies needs and arranges for necessary repairs and maintenance work.
15.Transfers students throughout the day including Limestone County Career Tech students,
Gifted students, etc.
Maintain transportation spreadsheets, records, and databases.
Schedule buses and assign drivers in school dude.
Support the Transportation Coordinator with daily departmental operations.
Assist the mechanic when needed.
EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of personnel.
SOURCE: Athens City Schools, Athens, Alabama
EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
I hereby acknowledge receipt of my personal copy of this job description and agree to all duties and responsibilities outlined.
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