JOB DESCRIPTION:  Bus Manager

CONTRACT TERMS:  178-day calendar 

SALARY SCHEDULE:  Grade 13

REPORTS TO:  Transportation Supervisor

FSLA:  Non-Exempt

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & DUTIES:

• Provide safe and proper transportation for eligible students assigned by the Department of Transportation 
• Properly conduct pre/post-trip inspections
• Properly use appropriate lights and/or warning signals\
• Follow proper procedures for loading, unloading, crossing highways, securing staff and assuring all students are safely away from the bus before continuing on route
• Properly maneuver bus including backing and using mirrors
• Assist in safety training for all students on assigned route
• Transport bus for established maintenance schedule
• Properly greet students
• Demonstrate proper use of seat belts
• Maintain proper speed limits, and obey all posted signs
• Properly follow procedures at R/R crossings
• Maintain control of student behavior
• Maintain positive attitude and enthusiasm in a professional manner
• Dress neat and appropriately
• Medical requirements to qualify for bus driver including successful completion of a physical
• Demonstrate knowledge of the job, use of good mature judgment and enthusiasm about job
• Demonstrate proper care of bus, including cleanliness, checking fluid levels, etc.
• Communicate and establish positive relationship with students, parents and school administrators
• Provide all route information, accident reports and other information to the Transportation Department
• Attend all in-service safety meetings as required
• Possess and maintain valid and appropriate license, certificate and/or credential as may be required for this position
• Follow work scheduling and attendance requirements in a regular, predictable and punctual manner
• Participate in training programs to increase skills and proficiency related to the assignment
• Review current developments, literature and technical source information related to job responsibilities
• Ensure adherence to good safety procedures
• Follow federal and state laws, as well as School Board policies
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

REQUIREMENTS:

High school diploma or GED equivalent

School bus driving experience, preferred.

Class B with school bus and passenger endorsement

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting (50 pounds), carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. 

Generally, the job requires 80% sitting, 10% walking, and 10% standing.  

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated at least annually by the Director of Transportation in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluations of staff.

CONTINUING EDUCATION/TRAINING

State SREP mandated training

Monthly safety training

CLEARANCES:

Criminal Justice Fingerprint

Background Clearance

FMCSA Clearing House

Pre-Employment DOT drug test  

NONDISCRIMINATION NOTICE

Social Circle City School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, or sex in its employment practices.  It is the policy of the Board of Education to comply fully with the requirements of Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) and all accompanying regulations.