School Bus Driver - Paid Training - Part Time - Williamsport, PA
Student Transportation of America
School Bus Driver Job in Williamsport, PA
Bus Driver
A bus driver is a person who, under the supervision of a manager, supervisor, dispatcher or trainer, operates a van or bus over designated routes transporting school pupils, or clients to and from school or other locations. In addition, a bus driver may transport clients on private charter trips. Bus drivers may work with loud and disruptive clients. Drivers may also work with severely handicapped individuals.
Duties:
Drive a bus daily over designated routes in accordance with time schedules, loading and unloading pupils or clients at designated locations and schools.
Transport school pupils and teachers on school activity trips.
Perform pre and post-trip safety inspections of the vehicle being driven to ensure it is in proper working order.
Perform a child check immediately after each run.
Maintain good order and discipline among school pupils or clients.
Follow company policies regarding pupil/client management and relations with parents, teachers, guardians, medical practitioners, medical facilities, and the public in general.
As requested by the Operations Manager or Dispatcher, verify route turn for turn sheets and note any route changes with written notes.
As requested by the Operations Manager or Dispatcher, make additional directional or landmark notations on bus route sheets to assist future new or substitute bus drivers.
As requested by the Operations Manager or Dispatcher, observe and track route timing, such as total time en-route; time between stops; loading and unloading times or any other requested information for the purpose of establishing route efficiency.
Keep records and submit reports as required.
Sweep, clean and refuel buses.
Report all mechanical deficiencies promptly.
Instruct students on safe riding