Bus Driver

Ignacio School District

The bus driver is responsible for all duties associated with transporting students to and from school and on activity trips.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Must hold all required licenses and have all training as required by the Colorado Department of
Transportation and CDE.
2. Must be 21 years of age with less than 8 points on MVR for past three years.
3. Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
4. Must be able to perform all duties of the job and pass a fitness exam, a vision screening test, a hearing
test and drug and alcohol screening.
5. Must pass the driving test, required written test, first aid courses, and CPR courses.
6. Must be capable of mature judgment on transportation policy and procedure matters that pertain to
transportation.
7. Must be prompt and timely in performance of duties.
8. Ability to work in harmony with other people and have the ability to relate well with students.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Bus Drivers responsibilities include:
1. Performing pre-post trip safety inspection daily.
2. Operating two-way radio.
3. Using defensive driving techniques while operating the bus.
4. Adhering to all speed limits and allow for weather conditions to establish safe speeds.
5. Maintaining cleanliness of bus interior and exterior. All lights must be clean of dirt.
6. Reporting route hazards, mechanical problems, and accidents on proper forms as required.
7. Establishing standard of orderliness for student conduct as required.
8. Reporting infractions, vandalism, and misconduct on proper forms as required.
9. Performing and establishing emergency exit/evacuation drills.
10. Developing, maintaining, and updating route map and ridership list as required.
11. Establishing pick up times for all students and maintaining the time schedule throughout the year
(adjustments for weather or emergencies are allowable).
12. Being available for special trips throughout the year.
13. Maintaining all route and trip records as required.
14. Attending driver training programs and meetings as required and/or needed.
15. Following policies, procedures, and rules governing all areas of transportation department and personnel department.
16. Performing other duties related to transporting students as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The Bus Drivers physical requirements include:
1. Demand for strength and endurance.
2. Lifting over 50 pounds on regular basis.

REPORTS TO: The Transportation Director

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: The same as student attendance plus annual required in-service/workshop
time.