ROCKINGHAM COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

POSITION DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Car Driver	LOCATION: All Schools Within Division
	JOB CATEGORY: Classified
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Director of Transportation	PAY GRADE: Bus Driver Scale
	FLSA STATUS: Exempt

GENERAL DEFINITION AND CONDITIONS OF WORK

Transports school passengers between assigned stops and schools according to specified routes and time schedules. Maintains order during trip and adheres to safety rules when loading and unloading passengers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS

The minimum performance expectations include, but are not limited to, the following actions:

• Exercises greatest care at all times in transportation of school children;
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, employees, equipment, and property;
• Reports all student injuries, accidents, illnesses and discipline problems to the appropriate authority immediately or as soon as reasonably possible;
• Wears safety seat belt assembly while driving;
• Instructs pupils who ride in rider safety; insures passengers use appropriate restraints/seatbelts while riding;
• Prohibits use of posters, stickers, or advertising material of any kind in or on vehicle;
• Adheres to provision of Motor Vehicle Code, Pupil Transportation Regulations of Board of Education and terms of the School Bus Driver Handbook including:
• Operates vehicle at a safe speed not to exceed posted speed limits;
• Keeps copy of route schedule in vehicle, including time vehicle starts in morning, time it leaves each point at which pupils are taken on, time of arrival at school, vehicle odometer reading at beginning of route where first pupil is picked up, where other stops are made, and reading upon arrival at school;
• Operates vehicle in accordance with route schedule and designated stops;
• Transports only students assigned to particular route, unless otherwise authorized by the building administrator(s) with consent of parents;
• Reports misconduct of pupils in vehicle or at waiting stations or stops on the way to or from school and shall be guided by building administrator’s advice and direction, subject to the regulations of School Board and particular school;

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• Performs daily pre-trip safety inspection of vehicle as per School Bus Driver Handbook, and reports damage and/or malfunction to Garage Supervisor promptly, as it pertains to car;
• Performs daily post-trip of the entire interior and exterior of the vehicle;
• Installs chains as specified by Transportation Director, or as weather and/or road conditions require;
• Fills fuel tank of vehicle;
• Checks level of oil daily, and adds necessary amount of oil;
• Cleans interior and exterior of vehicles regularly;
• Cleans windows, including windshield and rear window;
• Requires pupils to keep the vehicle clean;
• Reports on number of pupils transported and miles traveled to Transportation Director;
• Reports all accidents, delays, and driver absences to Transportation Director promptly;
• Contacts parents immediately, or as soon as reasonably possible, in the event of a student injury, serious illness, or other matter pertaining to the general welfare of the student;
• Suggests safe and efficient routes, stops, and schedules to Transportation Director;
• Attends in-service training to improve skills, attitudes, and knowledge of driving and pupil control;
• Observes established and accepted work practices and procedures in accordance with School Board pupil transportation policy, particular school policy, and supplemental administrative directives;
• Trains at least two qualified substitute drivers on the route;
• Models non-discriminatory practices in all activities;
• Complies with and supports school and division regulations and policies;
• Performs related duties as assigned by the building administrator(s) and/or the Director of Transportation in accordance with the school/system policies and practices.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

General knowledge of the county; skill in the safe operation of a vehicle; ability to detect malfunctioning equipment; ability to assist children using patience and understanding; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school officials, parents, school

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personnel, and students. Must be able to follow oral and written directions and have the ability to get along well with others.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Candidate must possess any combination of education and experience equivalent to completion of high school. Candidate must possess a valid Virginia Driver’s License and have a good driving record, and be eligible for the RCPS approved driver list.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Candidate must be at least 18 years of age;
• Candidate must possess a valid Virginia Driver’s License;
• Candidate must satisfy an annual physical examination for employment as a driver by a physician licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia;
• Candidate must satisfy all other requirements of the State Board of Education for persons employed to drive;
• Candidate must submit to random and post accident drug testing;
• Candidate must possess good moral character.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/REQUIREMENTS

Work requires climbing, sitting, stooping, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, grasping, and repetitive motions. Frequent walking and lifting, up to approximately 30 pounds and occasional lifting of equipment up to 40 pounds. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word, and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to outside environmental conditions, noise, vibration, road hazards, and atmospheric conditions. Attendance to training sessions and driver meetings beyond the normal assigned hours is necessary. Daily contact with students to provide an orderly and safe environment is required. Contact with parents and administrators is required. Occasional contact with medical professionals may be required.

EVALUATION

The Director of Transportation, with collaboration from the assigned administrator, will evaluate performance on ability and effectiveness in carrying out the above responsibilities.

School Board Approved

1/28/03