Part-time Bus Driver

Summary:

Under the general supervision of the Operations Director, this position is responsible for the safe transportation of students, faculty/staff, and others to and from off-site school events (field trips, athletics events, etc.)

Primary Responsibilities:

• Safely drive a school bus over designated routes in accordance with time schedules, loading and unloading students at designated locations.
• Transport students, faculty/staff and others on school field trips or activity trips.
• Inspect assigned bus daily (prior to the transporting of passengers) to ensure that the bus is in good, clean and safe working condition.
• Clean buses of trash and debris after each use and refuel as needed.
• Ensure that a communication device is present and in proper working order before each trip.
• Report all mechanical deficiencies, traffic violations, or accidents promptly to the Operations Director, Operations Manager or through identified process(es).
• Maintain order and discipline in an effective and courteous manner among students being transported in accordance with Duchesne Academy policies and procedures.
• Report all incidents involving/requiring student discipline.
• Observe and track route timing, such as total time enroute, time between stops, loading and unloading times or any other requested information for the purpose of establishing route efficiency, as requested.
• Maintain and submit records and reports as required.
• Follow all procedures to ensure that no child is left alone on bus without adult supervision at any time, and that all children have departed the bus at the end of all bus routes and excursions.
• Inventory bus emergency and first aid supplies and equipment; report needs to the Operations Director, Operations Manager or through identified process(es).
• In case of accidents/emergencies, evacuate children according to written and practiced procedures, ensure that medical emergency procedures are followed, and written reports created/completed as required.
• Attend and participate in training, and other continuing education, career and professional development opportunities/requirements.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned.