School Bus Driver

Remote

🚌 Transport

School Bus Drivers usually work directly for a school district but they may also work for a third-party transportation company to make it easier for kids to get to and from school. They supervise students as they cross the street and enter or exit the bus, greet them and manage their behavior during the bus ride. School Bus Drivers usually take the same routes in the morning and afternoon each day but may adjust their schedules for extracurricular and special events. Their other key role is to maintain the bus by keeping it clean, fueling it regularly and recording mileage.

What does a School Bus Driver do?

A School Bus Driver, or Bus Driver, is in charge of s providing safe transport for school children based on a schedule and route. Their duties include helping students board the bus, learning which students take their route and planning around traffic during trips.

Responsibilities

A School Bus Driver should be able to fulfill various duties and responsibilities. The following are some duties and responsibilities a School Bus Driver should be able to execute:

Transport children and other passengers to and from school
Obey all traffic laws
Maintain a clean and mechanically sound bus at all times
Verify permissions for children who ride home with friends
Assist students with getting on and off the bus as needed
Perform inspections of the bus before and after each route

Required Skills

A competitive School Bus Driver will have certain skills and qualifications, including:

Commercial driver’s license
A chauffeur’s license may not be necessary, but may be helpful
One or more years of experience
Clean driving record with no at-fault accidents or traffic citations within the last five years
Two or more years of experience working with children preferred

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