Bus Driver

Coffee County Schools

  • Manchester, TN
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 23 days ago
  • Apply easily
COFFEE COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEMJob DescriptionBus DriverResponsible to: Director of TransportationQualifications: * High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Valid driver's license with CDL-B
  • Excellent driving record or any equivalent combination of education and training
required to operate commercial motor vehicle ? Demonstrated skill in driving a largebus * Must pass a pre-employment physical examination with controlled substance testingand random tests for controlled substances and alcohol * Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
  • Sufficient strength, agility and dexterity, visual acuity, and ocular-motor reaction time
to operate a school bus at all times, including emergency situations.Essential Responsibilities: * Safely transports students on an assigned route according to a definite schedule, whichmay require driving during pre-daylight and dusk periods. Operates vehicle incompliance with all traffic and safety laws and regulations, exhibiting defensivedriving habits and observing posted speed limits * Performs all activities required to safely drive a school bus transportingCoffeeCountySchool students and other authorized personnel to and from schools and schoolrelated events * Provides transportation for field trips, other sanctioned outings, athletic contests, andextra-curricular events which may require driving after dark, as assigned * Monitors riders for potentially dangerous riding situations; watches for and confiscatessharp objects. Reports discipline riders who break posted rules * Monitors orderly entering/exiting of bus. Takes appropriate safety precautions asstudents are boarding and departing * Inspects bus and checks fuel, oil water, lights, brakes and steering; regulates heating andventilating equipment provided on the bus for the comfort of passengers beforedriving. Identifies needs and arranges for repairs and maintenance * Immediately reports all accidents to school system and law enforcement officials.Handles emergency situations by stabilizing situation until assistance can beobtained. May implement emergency evacuations to include assisting students toevacuate the bus and provide safe transport * Keeps records of the number of passengers transported
  • Cleans bus inside and out, as needed
  • Adheres to all safety and housekeeping standards established by the department and
various regulatory agencies * Displays ability to interact positively with, gain respect of, and maintain discipline overstudent passengers to ensure that behavior is controlled and not distractive to safedriving * Displays knowledge of child behavior and safety practices as necessary in thecompletion of daily responsibilities * Maintains knowledge of the local street and road system ofCoffeeCounty
  • Ensures safe, proper, and courteous motor vehicle operating procedures
  • Demonstrates positive customer service skills
  • Maintains a positive, safe, and peaceful environment on the school bus
  • Ensures state regulations and laws pertaining to the operation of school buses are
followedGeneral Requirements: * Follows Federal and State Laws and adopted policies and procedures in accordancewith School Board priorities * Conducts oneself in the best interest of students, in accordance with the higheststandards of public education and in support of the District's Vision/MissionStatements * Maintains ethical standards, which include professionalism and the protection ofconfidential student and staff information * Other responsibilities and/or duties may be required and assigned2009

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