Bus Drivers, Daycare 15 Passengers

Summary

Transport students. Ensure adherence to safety rules. May assist passengers in boarding or exiting.

Duties

• Follow safety rules as students board and exit buses or cross streets near bus stops.
• Comply with traffic regulations to operate vehicles in a safe and courteous manner.
• 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.
• Maintain order among pupils during trips to ensure safety.
• Pick up students at regularly scheduled Elementary School locations, following strict time schedules.
• Report any bus malfunctions or needed repairs.
• Drive gasoline, diesel, or electrically powered multi-passenger vehicles to transport students between schools, and childcare center.
• Prepare and submit reports that may include the number of passengers or trips, hours worked, mileage, transportation logs.
• Maintain knowledge of CPR and First-aid procedures.
• Keep bus interiors clean for passengers.
• Read maps and follow written and verbal geographic directions.
• Report delays, accidents, or other traffic and transportation situations, using telephones.
• Regulate heating, lighting, and ventilation systems for passenger comfort.

Requirements

• Follow safety procedures for vehicle operation.
• Inspect motor vehicles.
• Drive passenger vehicles.
• Ability to work with school age children
• Report vehicle or equipment malfunctions.
• Record operational details of travel.
• Maintain professional knowledge or certifications.
• Clean vehicles or vehicle components.
• Read maps to determine routes.
• Receive information or instructions for performing work assignments.
• Notify others of emergencies, problems, or hazards.
• Assist customers to ensure comfort or safety.
• Maintain vehicles in good working condition.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Childcare Transportation Rules
• CPR and First-Aid
• Cell phones
• Emergency exit doors
• Emergency first-aid kits
• Passenger buses
• Portable fire extinguishers
• Tire pressure gauges