Bus Driver

South Fayette Township School District
3680 Old Oakdale Road
McDonald, PA 15057
(412) 221-4542; Fax (724) 693-2883

Job Description
TITLE: School Bus Driver
DEPARTMENT: Transportation
REPORTS TO: Transportation Director
QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Possess a valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania CDL class "A or B" driver's license with all required endorsements for school bus operation
2. Possess a valid Physical Examination Card signed by the School Board approved physician
3. Possess a current Act 151 Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance
4. Possess a current Act 34 Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check
5. Possess a current Act 114 Finger Print Clearance
6. Possess a current Tuberculin test
7. Possess a Pre-employment Drug & Alcohol testing
8. Participation in a random selection drug and alcohol testing program

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Responsible for conducting two (2) daily safety inspections of the bus as required in the Preventive Maintenance section of the Pennsylvania School Bus Driver's Manual and reporting any irregularities to the Chief Mechanic or the Mechanic's Assistant
2. Responsible for daily sweeping and cleaning of the bus
3. Responsible for maintaining student discipline and reporting discipline issues to the respective school principals
4. Responsible for operating established bus routes and stops within the posted speed limits. Report proposed changes to the Director of Transportation
5. Responsible for completing required reports in a timely manner
6. Responsible for maintaining appropriate Commonwealth of Pennsylvania licensing with required endorsements
7. Responsible for following all Federal, State, Local and School district procedures, policies and regulations

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Five days a week during the school year at a rate of $26.10 per hour for the probationary period of 45 working days, followed by the regular rate of $32.63 per hour after successful completion of the probationary period.
EVALUATION:
Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the
Board's policy on Evaluation of Support Services Personnel.