School bus drivers drive a school bus to transport students. Ensure adherence to safety rules. May assist students in boarding or exiting.
Check the condition of a vehicle's tires, brakes, windshield wipers, lights, oil, fuel, water, and safety equipment to ensure that everything is in working order.
Comply with traffic regulations to operate vehicles in a safe and courteous manner.
Drive gasoline, diesel, or electrically powered multi-passenger vehicles to transport students between neighborhoods, schools, and school activities.
Escort small children across roads and highways.
Follow safety rules as students board and exit buses or cross streets near bus stops.
Keep bus interiors clean for students.
Maintain knowledge of first-aid procedures.
Maintain order among students during trips to ensure safety.
Make minor repairs to vehicles.
Pick up and drop off students at regularly scheduled neighborhood locations, following strict time schedules.
Prepare and submit reports that may include the number of students or trips, hours worked, mileage, or fuel consumption.
Read maps and follow written and verbal geographic directions.
Record bus routes.
Regulate heating, lighting, and ventilation systems for student comfort.
Report any bus malfunctions or needed repairs.
Report delays, accidents, or other traffic and transportation situations, using telephones or mobile two-way radios.
Report delinquent student behaviors to school administration.
Work Context
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Work Activities
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Detailed Work Activities
Inspect motor vehicles.
Follow safety procedures for vehicle operation.
Drive passenger vehicles.
Assist motorists or pedestrians.
Follow safety procedures for vehicle operation.
Clean vehicles or vehicle components.
Maintain professional knowledge or certifications.
Maintain public order or security.
Maintain vehicles in good working condition.
Drive passenger vehicles.
Record operational details of travel.
Read maps to determine routes.
Receive information or instructions for performing work assignments.
Record operational or production data.
Record operational details of travel.
Assist customers to ensure comfort or safety.
Report vehicle or equipment malfunctions.
Notify others of emergencies, problems, or hazards.
Monitor student behavior, social development, or health.
Notify others of emergencies, problems, or hazards.
