Bus Driver

 

Qualifications:

 

1. Valid Illinois School Bus Driver License.
2. Meet all requirements established by the State of Illinois.
3. Experience and training commensurate with the position requirements.
4. Such qualifications in addition to State mandates as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

 

Reports To:     Director of Transportation

 

Job Goal:         To safely and efficiently transport students.

 

Performance Responsibilities:

 

1. Shall obey all traffic laws and safely transport students. 

2. Shall maintain order and discipline when students are on the bus. 

3. Shall make recommendations to improve the operation and maintenance of the transportation system. 

4. Shall pick up and discharge authorized students at authorized stops according to assigned routes and schedules. 

5. Shall obey all traffic laws, school rules, and safety regulations. 

6. Shall punctually report to work properly dressed for weather conditions. 

7. Shall work cooperatively with all drivers, teachers, and administrators. 

8. Shall check bus before operation making sure that everything is in working order and that all mirrors are clean and adjusted, completing a walkabout form for each bus used. 

9. Shall keep assigned bus interior clean on a daily basis and clean up any spills or accidents as soon as possible. 

10. Shall fill out all appropriate forms including accident forms, bus maintenance forms, and all required State and Federal forms. 

11. Shall report fuel level below 3/8 of a tank and check all fluid levels.