POSITION OVERVIEW Bus driver must have a good driving record and hold a commercial driver's license with the proper endorsements. Obtaining a commercial driver's license requires passing a written knowledge test and a skills test demonstrating that they can safely operate a bus. NATURE AND SCOPE The employee has primary accountability to: Transport students on trips requiring a Newman bus. • Maintain assigned bus. (Includes cleaning, sweeping, checklist, and track mileage • Perform weekly maintenance inspections of the bus. • Report any bus malfunctions or needed repairs. • Check the condition of a vehicle's tires, brakes, windshield wipers, lights, oil, fuel, water, and safety equipment to ensure that everything is in working order. • Comply with traffic regulations in order to operate vehicles in a safe and courteous manner. • Follow safety rules as students are boarding and exiting buses, and as they cross streets near bus stops. • Read maps, and follow written and verbal geographic directions. • Maintain order among pupils during trips, in order to ensure safety. • Make minor repairs to vehicles. The employee has shared accountability to: • Make bus trips as scheduled. • Move buses from parking lots. OTHER REQUIREMENTS • The employee must be able to work alone without supervision. • The employee must have good verbal communication skills and works well under pressure. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION • Must be able to interact effectively with a large number of people of various ages and needs. • Perform all assigned tasks in a professional and timely manner.