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School Bus Driver Job Description Sample Template

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This free School Bus Driver job description sample template can help you attract an innovative and experienced School Bus Driver to your company. We make the hiring process one step easier by giving you a template to simply post to our site. Make sure to add requirements, benefits, and perks specific to the role and your company.

School Bus Driver Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and qualified individual for a position as a School Bus Driver. In this position, you pick up and drop off children along predetermined routes and maintain a safe and friendly atmosphere for all riders in your care. Our ideal candidate has prior experience driving a school bus or other passenger service buses, a valid commercial driver's license (CDL), and the patience and calm demeanor required when transporting a bus full of school children.

School Bus Driver Duties and Responsibilities

  • Pick up and drop off students along predetermined routes
  • Practice safe driving skills in potentially inclement weather
  • Perform basic vehicle maintenance
  • Monitor student behavior and report unsafe or abusive behavior to school administrators
  • Provide additional assistance to special needs students who may have difficulty boarding or riding the bus

School Bus Driver Requirements and Qualifications

  • Valid commercial driver's license (CDL)
  • Prior experience as a school bus driver or driving other passenger buses
  • Experience with special needs education a strong plus
  • Patience and superb situational awareness
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