Job Information
East Rochester Union Free School District Substitute Bus Driver in East Rochester, New York
Typical work activities:
Drives a school bus/vehicle on a regular schedule on an assigned route or on special occasions
Performs a pre-trip inspection of the vehicle prior to departure and post-trip inspection after every route
Instructs or informs passengers about safety practices and procedures when embarking and disembarking bus/vehicle, while in transit, and throughout the year
Maintains safe and orderly conduct on the bus/vehicle, including student management
Assists passengers in boarding and exiting a bus/vehicle by providing physical assistance or operating a hydraulic lift
The employee reports directly to and works under the general supervision of a more senior transportation employee or an administrator.
Job Qualifications
CDL with passenger endorsement required
All applicants must pass State and Fingerprint background checks
Applicants must be at least 21 years of age and possess a clean, valid driver's license
Good knowledge of vehicle and traffic law, regulations of the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles, and regulations of the Commissioner of Education (New York State Education Part 156.3 Transportation Regulations) pertaining to pupil transportation
good knowledge of safe driving practices and defensive driving
good knowledge of the geography of the employing school district or municipality
ability to operate a bus under all driving and road conditions
ability to understand oral and written directions;
ability to physically assist passengers on and off buses
ability to get along well with children/students/passengers and command their respect
mental alertness
Job Number: SBUS2024