Description
PASCACK VALLEY REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position: 10 Month Bus Driver-Salary $42,000-$48,000
Qualifications:
1. Possession of a valid and appropriate New Jersey Commercial Drivers
License Class B P&S Endorsement.
2. Minimum of 3 years previous safe driving experience.
3. Sufficient mechanical aptitude to diagnose minor problems and
make appropriate repairs.
4. Ability to maintain passenger discipline to ensure their safety and
well-being and protect against vandalism.
5. Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship
or legal resident alien status.
6. Current residency in New Jersey, approved residency waiver or candidate
agrees to obtain residency within one year of employment (if a regular
employee of the district).
7. Compliance with DOT physical examination and Drug and Alcohol
Testing. Requirements prior to employment.
Supervises: N/A
Reports to: Transportation Supervisor
Primary Function: To transport pupils in a safe and efficient manner and perform all activities
related to the operation of the school bus.
Job responsibilities:
Safety, maintenance and inspection requirements:
1. Ensures that the bus can be operated safely before driving and conducts a pre-trip safety
inspection as required by federal and state laws to include observing visual defects and
checking operating systems to include brakes, horn, lights, emergency flashers, extended stop
arms and door opening devices. This includes completion of the Pre-Inspection form.
2. Notifies transportation supervisor of any mechanical malfunctions and/or safety hazards.
3. Performs interior bus cleaning duties daily, cleans windows and exterior as needed, and refuels the
vehicle.
4. Performs light maintenance (check and replace water, antifreeze, oil and battery water; add air to
tires; replace burned out bulbs) as necessary.
5. Participates in emergency evacuation drills in accordance with administrative code and board policy
and instructs passengers regarding safety regulations and other bus rules.
6. Completes state mandated training classes two times per year.
7. Maintains Red Cross first aid CPR/AED certification.
8. Completes Epi-Pen training once a year.
9. Submits to drug testing when required.Submits to Drug Testing when required.
Driving and safe bus operations:
1. Adheres to established routes, designated bus stops and keeps to assigned time schedule.
2. Transports only authorized pupils and ensures that all students have left the bus at the end of the
route.
3. Receives training on and as required implements accommodations when transporting students with
disabilities.
4. Obeys all traffic laws and observes mandatory school bus safety regulations.
5. Reports all accidents and pupil injuries immediately to the principal and the school business
administrator and completes required reports.
6. If ticketed as a result of an accident or traffic stop by police, the bus driver will pay any fines and
court costs, and will attend driving safety classes if so ordered by the municipal court judge.
7. Will not use a cell phone while the bus is turned on or in gear, either to receive calls or to make calls.
Cell phone operation on a moving vehicle is a distraction and a safety hazard. Cell phone operation
by a bus driver is only permitted if the bus is parked or at the roadside curb with the engine turned off
and the bus out-of-gear.
8. Secures wheelchairs and other retraining devices on the bus as needed.
Terms of Employment
Salary and work year to be determined by the Board of Education.
Annual Evaluation:
Performance of this job will be evaluated twice a year in accordance with NJ State law
and the provisions of the board's policy on evaluations.