Nature of Work

Employees in this classification are responsible for the safe and timely transportation of students attending Jefferson County public schools. School Bus Drivers are responsible for conducting pre-trip inspections and running established routes each school day, morning and afternoon. Behavioral monitoring and referral of problematic situations to appropriate parties is required and the ability to interact in a professional and tactful manner with students, teachers, and parents is essential. The position requires a CDL Class B with P/S endorsements, D.O.T. Physical Card, and Tennessee Department of Safety Training Card, and employee must be age 25 or older.

Illustrative Examples of Work

• Conduct pre-trip inspections prior to running established pick-up and delivery routes.
• Transport students in a safe manner to and from designated pick-up and delivery sites or destinations.
• Report any needed repairs or observations regarding vehicle performance to mechanics and/or garage foreman.
• Maintain behavior sheets on students and report inappropriate behavior to supervisors, principals, teachers, and parents as necessary.
• Report unsafe road decisions in the event of road construction or bad weather.
• Assign students to specific seats to avoid problems and confrontations.
• Inspect the bus upon completion of assigned routes to insure no students remain and collect lost items.
• Maintain daily check lists.
• Perform related duties as required.

Necessary Requirements of Work

Graduation from an accredited high school or GED program; ability to control and maintain discipline among students; maintain accurate records and documentations; communicate effectively with the public; or any equivalent combination of education and experience to provide the following knowledge, ability and skills:

• Thorough knowledge of Tennessee Department of Transportation rules and regulations pertaining to the pick-up and delivery of school age children.
• Thorough knowledge of Tennessee Department of Transportation rules and regulation regarding right of way, signage, railroad crossings, etc.
• Knowledge of Jefferson County Board of Education policies regarding student interaction, behavior, and discipline.
• Knowledge of basic vehicle maintenance repair and preventive maintenance procedures.
• Knowledge of required first aide equipment and basic first aid procedures.
• Ability to exert authority and maintain discipline with students while transporting them to and from schools.
• Ability to maintain check lists and other documentation as required.
• Ability to interact in a professional and tactful manner with parents, students, teachers, and the public.
• Ability to perform the physically demanding aspects of the job (sitting, large and small motor skills, vision and hearing testing).
• Skill in the operation of public school buses up to 90 passenger capacity.

Necessary Special Requirements

• Must maintain a valid Tennessee CDL class B with PS endorsements driver’s license.
• Must maintain a current D.O.T. physical card.
• Must maintain a current Tennessee Department of Safety Training Card.
• Must be age 25 or older.

Revised: 11/19/2018