WEST TALLAHATCHIE SCHOOL DISTRICT
JOB DESCRIPTION: BUS DRIVER

JOB GOALS: The basic function of a bus driver is to transport students daily to schools, activity trips and field trips safely.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. A satisfactory driving record to include no more than two (2) traffic violations in the past three (3) years

2. A satisfactory employment record

3. Currently possess or be willing to obtain a Class B Commercial Drivers License with a Passenger and Safety endorsement.

4. High School diploma or its equivalent

5. Must be able to pass all required training required by the school district and the Mississippi Department of Education

6. Must pass police background records check

7. Must be insurable by local district insurance carrier

8. Must be able to perform preventative maintenance checks

9. Have no known medical history or clinical diagnosis of any condition that could be detrimental to the safety of the students that will be transported

1. Must be willing to submit to and pass drug screening
2. Must be eighteen (18) years of age
3. Must be willing to submit to a Department of Transportation "physical" examination
4. Satisfactory background check

REPORTS TO: Shop Foreman

SUPERVISES: No Supervisory Authority

JOB DUTIES:

1. Obey all traffic laws

2. Maintain discipline and safety, within the legal limits, while students are on the bus

3. Keep assigned bus clean at all times

4. Transport only authorized students

5. Pick-up and discharge students at authorized bus stops only

6. Notify the proper personnel in the event of mechanical failure

7. Report all accidents and complete the required reports immediately

8. Operate school bus on an assigned schedule daily, never departing a bus stop early

9. Perform a minimum of two (2) school bus evacuation drills each school term, using appropriate emergency procedures

1. Attend a minimum of two (2) hours of in-service training each semester
2. Perform other related duties as requested or assigned by supervisor
3. Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the bus

HAZARDS: Working with machines, tools, electrical equipment, and chemicals associated with environmental safety.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Employed 180 days with paid vacation, sick leave and holidays and salary approved by the Board.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated semi-annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy.

WEST TALLAHATCHIE SCHOOL DISTRICT
BUS DRIVER