Job Description

Title:   BUS DRIVER - RETIRED

Position Type: Non-Exempt

Primary Function:

Performs routine bus driving duties transporting students to and from assigned schools; transports students for special events and field trips.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have retired from York County School Division
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Valid Virginia motor vehicle operator's license
• Ability to meet Virginia School Bus Commercial Driver License requirements:
• Minimum hours of instruction
• Satisfactory score on written examination
• Local and state standards for driving test
• Local and state standards for driving record check (DMV report)
• State required physical (as administered by York County School Division contracted provider; physical includes alcohol and controlled substance testing)
• Ability to operate all vehicle types used in transporting students
• Sufficient knowledge of commercial vehicle operation with P, S and Air brake endorsements
• Thorough knowledge of State highway operating rules and procedures
• Excellent driving record without a moving traffic violation within two years
• Ability to operate radio communication
• Ability to deal with exuberant behavioral characteristics of youthful riders
• Completion of defensive driving course and multimedia first aid prior to employment preferred

Performance Responsibilities:

• Maintain valid Virginia School Bus Commercial Driver License with P, S and Air-brake endorsements
• Inspect vehicle prior to and after daily operations for maintenance discrepancies
• Operate a school bus over established routes in an efficient and punctual manner
• Maintain student discipline while operating a school bus following the guidelines established by the School Board
• Drive defensively under varying traffic conditions
• Perform housekeeping duties inside and outside the school bus
• Refuel and check oil on equipment as needed
• Demonstrate knowledge of rules and regulations promulgated by local, state, and federal authorities
• Act in a professional manner exhibiting a positive image in dealing with students, parents, and school division personnel
• Maintain availability to drive doubled bus runs within the normal contracted hourly day as circumstances require and perform such doubled runs as assigned
• Conduct emergency evacuation drills in keeping with division and VA Department of Education regulations
• Attend workshops and safety meetings as directed
• Operate a school bus on special trip assignments
• Report personal absences to supervisor allowing sufficient time to secure a substitute
• Report vehicle maintenance problems to supervisor or Manager of Vehicle Maintenance
• Assist in preparation of route schedules
• Perform other duties as assigned by Associate Director of Transportation, Transportation Area Supervisor, and School Principal

Reports to:

Transportation Area Supervisor. Each driver shall be directly responsible to the principal of the school(s) served on matters related to student discipline and patron relations.

Terms of Employment:

As needed. Hourly pay based upon rate of pay on date of retirement. Workshop/in-service as required.

Evaluation:

Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with school board policy and administrative regulations on evaluation of non-licensed personnel.

10/7/2021