New Hampshire Staffing
Job Title: Bus Driver
A bus driver operates a van or bus over designated routes, transporting school pupils or clients to and from school or other locations. They may also transport clients on private charter trips. Bus drivers work with loud and disruptive clients and special needs individuals. They drive a bus daily over designated routes in accordance with time schedules, loading and unloading pupils or clients at designated locations and schools. They transport school pupils and teachers on school activity trips. Bus drivers perform pre- and post-trip safety inspections of the vehicle being driven to ensure it is in proper working order. They maintain good order and discipline among school pupils or clients. They follow company policies regarding pupil/client management and relations with parents, teachers, guardians, medical practitioners, medical facilities, and the public in general. They verify route turn for turn sheets and note any route changes with written notes. They make additional directional or landmark notations on bus route sheets to assist future new or substitute bus drivers. They 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. They keep records and submit reports as required. They sweep, clean and refuel buses. They report all mechanical deficiencies in writing promptly. They instruct students on safe riding classes and perform evacuation drills as directed. They escort school pupils across streets as required by law. They perform daily inspections of buses and associated equipment prior to transportation of passengers. They maintain good order and discipline among school pupils or clients. They conduct safe riding instruction and perform bus evacuation drills as directed. All other duties as assigned. Required Skills/Abilities- Essential Job Requirements: State-Required Commercial Driver's License with Passenger and School Bus Endorsements Current report of Driver Physical Examination Demonstrated proficiency in the operation of assigned vehicles. May include extra equipment such as wheelchair lifts, and air brakes under all road and weather conditions. Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle as evidenced by a good driving record Ability to physically perform the essential functions of the job While performing the duties of this job, the employee may work in outside weather conditions and be exposed to heat, cold, wet and/or humid weather conditions The noise level in the work environment is moderately loud Attend work on a regular and dependable basis Ability to successfully pass state and/or federal required Background Checks Ability to comply with all policies and procedures established by company Education and Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent Must be at least 21 years of age with 3 years of driving experience Valid driver's license with a clean driving history, CDL preferred but not required Certificate of training in first aid and CPR, if required by local contract STA is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants; Returning military are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. Must be eligible to work in the US without restrictions. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
A bus driver operates a van or bus over designated routes, transporting school pupils or clients to and from school or other locations. They may also transport clients on private charter trips. Bus drivers work with loud and disruptive clients and special needs individuals. They drive a bus daily over designated routes in accordance with time schedules, loading and unloading pupils or clients at designated locations and schools. They transport school pupils and teachers on school activity trips. Bus drivers perform pre- and post-trip safety inspections of the vehicle being driven to ensure it is in proper working order. They maintain good order and discipline among school pupils or clients. They follow company policies regarding pupil/client management and relations with parents, teachers, guardians, medical practitioners, medical facilities, and the public in general. They verify route turn for turn sheets and note any route changes with written notes. They make additional directional or landmark notations on bus route sheets to assist future new or substitute bus drivers. They 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. They keep records and submit reports as required. They sweep, clean and refuel buses. They report all mechanical deficiencies in writing promptly. They instruct students on safe riding classes and perform evacuation drills as directed. They escort school pupils across streets as required by law. They perform daily inspections of buses and associated equipment prior to transportation of passengers. They maintain good order and discipline among school pupils or clients. They conduct safe riding instruction and perform bus evacuation drills as directed. All other duties as assigned. Required Skills/Abilities- Essential Job Requirements: State-Required Commercial Driver's License with Passenger and School Bus Endorsements Current report of Driver Physical Examination Demonstrated proficiency in the operation of assigned vehicles. May include extra equipment such as wheelchair lifts, and air brakes under all road and weather conditions. Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle as evidenced by a good driving record Ability to physically perform the essential functions of the job While performing the duties of this job, the employee may work in outside weather conditions and be exposed to heat, cold, wet and/or humid weather conditions The noise level in the work environment is moderately loud Attend work on a regular and dependable basis Ability to successfully pass state and/or federal required Background Checks Ability to comply with all policies and procedures established by company Education and Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent Must be at least 21 years of age with 3 years of driving experience Valid driver's license with a clean driving history, CDL preferred but not required Certificate of training in first aid and CPR, if required by local contract STA is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants; Returning military are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. Must be eligible to work in the US without restrictions. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.