Job Description
SCHOOL BUS DRIVER JOB DESCRIPTION
Falcon Transport is now hiring school bus drivers to operate in Washington DC
Must have clean driving record with zero current points
Must have CDL with passenger, school bus, and air brake endorsements
Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen
Must have clean criminal record
Experience preferred (2+ years school bus driving experience), but not required
Job title: School Bus Driver
Description of basic functions and responsibilities
To transport students to and from school and other sites within designated route(s) and to ensure the safety of the student passengers while in a school vehicle.
TYPICAL DUTIES
- Drives a school transportation vehicle within a prescribe route(s) in accordance with time schedules;
- Picking up and discharging students at designated stops;
- Planning necessary route(s) and stops as needed;
- Maintains order and proper discipline of student passengers according to district policy;
- Conducts safety and operational inspection of assigned vehicle daily;
- Reports needed mechanical repairs when necessary
- Services buses with gas, diesel fuel, and oil;
- Checks and when necessary fills tires;
- Performs periodical safety drills as required by law;
- Completing necessary reports upon request
- Maintains cleanliness of vehicle to ensure safe operating condition;
- Completes periodic mileage and other reports including passenger counts;
- Attends various meetings regarding safety, first aid and training updates as required;
- Attends driver training programs to maintain current knowledge of District of Columbia Motor Vehicle Code and the Education Code as it applies to the operation of vehicles in the transportation of school children;
- Performs related duties as required.
Employment standards
Possession of a valid and appropriate Driver"s License
Possession of a safe driving record
Knowledge of the provisions of the District of Columbia Motor Vehicle Code and the Education Code as applied to the operation of vehicles used in the transport of school children
Knowledge of basic first aid practices, procedures, and techniques
Knowledge of safe driving practices
Ability to read and write at a level necessary to successfully perform the required duties
Ability to understand and carry out both oral and written instructions in an independent manner Ability to establish and maintain proper student conduct on school vehicle
Ability to drive a school bus safely and efficiently
Ability to exercise good judgment and extreme caution while driving
Ability to maintain valid certification as school bus driver according to state regulations
Ability to meet the physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform required duties
Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationship with those contacted in the performance of required duties
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Tags
Full time, Immediate start,