TITLE BUS DRIVERS & SUBSTITUTE BUS DRIVERS QUALIFICATIONS • CDL class B license with AB, P and S endorsements • Annual DOT physical examination • High school diploma or general equivalency diploma • Meets health and physical requirements; pass DOT Drug Screen • Meets requirements in accordance with Tennessee state law, rules and regulations • Vocational preparation may include: vocational education, apprentice training, on-the-job training, and essential experience REPORTS TO Director of Operations JOB GOAL To safely transport students over specified routes to and from Cleveland City Schools. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Be familiar with and abides by all local, state, or federal traffic laws, rules and regulations • Transports students over specified routes according to a time schedule • Promotes safety when students are on the bus and reports any student misconduct to the school administration through the use of conduct procedures • Performs daily mechanical checks on oil, gas, tires, lights, doors, and performs pre-trip as well as post-trip inspections • Reports needed repairs to the transportation office • Cleans his/her bus each day as needed to keep it in a neat and safe condition • Reports all accidents promptly and completes required reports • Transports only authorized students and/or personnel of Cleveland City Schools • Assumes responsibility for knowing and following the safety rules and proper procedures associated with the responsibilities of the job • Checks the bus at the end of every run to ensure that all students have left the bus • Shall not use profanity or tobacco in any form on Cleveland City School property • Performs other duties as assigned in a prompt and professional manner