No formal education is required but must be able to follow standard practices and instructions, keep routine records and communicate with staff, parents, and children.
• High school diploma or G.E.D. is recommended.
• Valid CDL license is required, including ability to pass CDL physical.
• Must be able to get certification for CPR and First Aid after hire and recertify as required.
• Must have seven years of driving experience.
• Prior experience driving a bus is preferred.
• Clean driving record.
Skills and Abilities:
• Bus Drivers should have knowledge about federal, state, and local transportation requirements.
• Knowledge of the geographic locale and, whenever possible, the language spoken by the families served.
• Ability to problem solve and provide leadership whenever an emergency occurs.
• Reaction Time —The ability to quickly respond to a signal when it appears.
• Response Orientation —The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two or more different signals. It includes the speed with which the correct response is started with the hand, foot, or other body part.
• Selective Attention —The ability to concentrate on a task over a period without being distracted.
• Peripheral Vision —The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes are looking ahead
