Position Description

Position Title:  Bus Drivers/Bus Substitute Driver

Location:  Lafayette County School District

Description of Position:  Perform skilled work in the operation of light and heavy school buses and other approved vehicles in transporting students.

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES

• Transports students to and from school, following a preplanned route according to a definite time schedule. 
• Regulates heating equipment and ventilation of the bus for the comfort of passengers. 
• Drives bus carefully and in compliance with traffic regulations. 
• Assumes responsibility for the safety of school children in loading, unloading and transporting them to and from school. 
• Instructs children in safety precautions and practices. 
• Signals children when to cross street or highway and assures that children are safely across upon departure from bus. 
• Maintains discipline; reports unruly behavior to the principal of the school or to supervisor.
• Inspects and sweeps bus. Checks water, gas, oil, and mechanical condition before leaving on run.
• Reports delays and accidents. 
• Keeps operational records and makes simple reports. 
• Reports defects or problems with the vehicle to shop supervisor. 
• Assures bus meets regular maintenance schedules.
• Performs related work as directed by supervisor(s) in a prompt, efficient, and effective manner.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

• Knowledge of traffic and highway safety rules and regulations, and of the precautions necessary to avoid accidents. 
• Ability to operate a bus in a safe and economical manner.
• Ability to understand and carry out instructions and to perform work requiring good physical condition. 
• Ability to relate to students, parents and school system personnel.
• Ability to complete various forms and records, including updated route sheets, timesheets, field trip forms, incident and accident reports, etceteras.

Training and Experience:

• At least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Completion of first aid and driving courses. 
• Training on highway safety rules and regulations.

Licenses or Certifications:

• Appropriate State of Mississippi Driver license. 
• Completion of a performance test in school bus operation. 
• Must pass an annual physical examination and random drug screening.
• Must pass police background check