1. Maintain appropriate student behavior to allow safe vehicle operation. Maintain appropriate communication with supervisor,
school, and parents regarding student behavior. 2. Perform daily pre- and post-trip safety inspections of buses in accordance to Iowa Department of Transportation, state, and federal regulations, GNCSD policies and procedures. 3. Drive assigned route according to routing directions and follow schedule for student pickup and drop-off times as provided. 4. Aid in the loading and unloading of students, especially those with special needs. 5. Periodically review and update route. 6. Perform a daily review of communication via e-mails, memos, route updates, etc. 7. Report to immediate supervisor route direction changes, students who miss the bus, and time changes for student pickups and drop-offs that differ from the route schedule. Maintain appropriate communication with supervisor, school, and parents regarding route changes. 8. Clean inside and outside of bus and sanitize seats and handrails after each route to disinfect. 9. Report all unsafe route directions or bus stop locations to supervisor and participate in finding solutions. 10. Complete daily pre- and post-trip forms, vehicle condition reports, milage reports, assigned activity trip forms, and required misconduct reports as required. 11. Attend in-service trainings and terminal meetings in addition to all required driver and supervisor meetings. 12. Attend work and arrive in a timely manner. 13. Perform other duties as assigned.
• High School Diploma or GED
• Holds a current, valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with P (passenger), S (student) and air brakes endorsements. • Holds a valid Iowa School Bus Driver Authorization Certificate issued by the State of Iowa • Able to pass State of Iowa DOT employee physical examination requirements and pre-employment drug screening. • Must have an acceptable driving record with in and out of the State of Iowa • Have a thorough knowledge of traffic laws and regulations. • Previous passenger driving experience shall be considered but not a determining qualification. • Ability to work with students, teachers, parents, and fellow employees.