Bus Driver

Erie Catholic school system

Job TITLE: Bus Driver

Reports to: Principal

Position status: PT and Nonexempt

Position Summary:

Under the direct supervision of the Principal, the individual in this position will transport students and/or adult chaperones to and from school and other sites within designated route(s) using good judgment and extreme caution. The driver will ensure the safety of passengers while in a school vehicle. The Bus Driver has all the background, experience and qualifications to provide bus transportation on a daily basis.  He/she is responsible for complying with policies and procedures, current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations governing transporting students while meeting established bus schedules.

Required Qualifications:

• High school or GED diploma
• A minimum of two years’ successful and proven experience as a bus driver
• Proper licensing to operate a school bus in Pennsylvania
• Must possess a safe driving record and ability to obtain all necessary clearances

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• To transport students to and from school and other sites within designated route(s)
• To ensure the safe operation of a school bus and the safety of passengers while meeting established bus schedules.
• Transports students, teachers and chaperones on field trips to various locations; planning necessary route(s) and stops as needed
• Establish and maintain proper student conduct / discipline of student passengers
• Conduct safety and operational inspection of assigned vehicle daily; report needed mechanical repairs when necessary
• Service buses with gas, diesel fuel, and oil; checks and when necessary fills tires and batteries
• Perform periodical safety drills as required by law; completing necessary reports upon request
• Maintains cleanliness of vehicle; wash bus as needed and within an established budget
• Knowledge of and ability to apply basic first aid practices, procedures, and techniques
• Knowledge of and proven record of abiding by the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Code and the Education Code as it applies to the safe operation of vehicles for transporting school children
• Behave in a professional manner at all times
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Performance Factors/Job Competencies:

• Must have physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform required duties, including visual, motor and reflexive skills to safely and effectively operate a school bus.
• Must have verbal skills to communicate effectively with the students, families and staff.
• Must be able to effectively enforce student discipline in an orderly and proper manner.
• Must be able to assist in maintaining transportation and all pertinent records.
• Must be able to prioritize and efficiently complete tasks with minimal supervision
• Must demonstrate adherence to the highest moral standards at all times.

Work Environment:   This job operates primarily in a school bus.  Incumbent must be able to sit/drive for extended periods of time.

Physical Demands: (% of time)

Standing: Occasionally (<20%)

Sitting: Frequently (>80%) 

Lifting: 0-20lbs.Rarely (<10%); 20-50 lbs. Rarely (<10%); Over 50 lbs. Rarely (<10%)

Travel: Occasionally (<20%)

Pushing/Pulling: Rarely <10%)

Manual Keying/Data Entry: Occasionally (<20%)

Property and Confidentiality Requirements:

All property, including intellectual property, materials, equipment or actual products and services developed or accrued as part of the job duties and responsibilities listed above is the property of the Erie Catholic School System.  It may not be used for personal profit or gain and will be relinquished to ECSS upon termination of employment from ECSS.  In addition, the person employed in this position shall maintain confidentiality with regard to the personal and private information about students, families, faculty, co-workers, administrators, programs and services, and any other proprietary information accrued as a result of ECSS employment or as required by applicable state or federal laws and regulations.

Note:  Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Erie Catholic School System is committed to equal employment opportunity and employs all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age handicap, or any other classification protected by the federal, state or local laws.