Activity Bus Driver - Radford City School District

Position Description:  Activity Bus Driver

School Bus Drivers must possess or have the ability to acquire an appropriate commercial driver's license valid in the Commonwealth of Virginia; must pass a physical examination as prescribed by the Virginia Department of Education; and possess and maintain a satisfactory driving record from the Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles that meets state requirements and indicates positive driving points.

FLSA:        Non-exempt

REPORTS TO: Director of Transportation

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Driving school bus; picking up and delivering students to/from activities.  School bus drivers also…

• Performs pre-trip inspection of school bus; reports operating and equipment deficiencies;
• Washes bus; cleans bus inside and out;
• Fuels bus as required;
• Obeys all traffic laws and observes mandatory safety regulations for school bus operations;
• Transports only authorized students, school personnel and/or authorized chaperons on special trips;
• Reports all accidents and completes required reports;
• Conducts periodic emergency bus evacuation drills;
• Transports students to special events and field trips;
• Records mileage; maintains various records and prepares a variety of reports on activities;
• Ensures passenger safety; maintains discipline on bus; makes reports as necessary;
• Makes bus available for scheduled maintenance and/or repairs;
• Performs related tasks as required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school.