| Company: | Moss Point School District
Moss Point, MS |
| Job Location: |
Moss Point, MS (Jackson County) |
| Employment Type: | Part Time |
| Department: | Other |
Description: |
REPORTS TO:
Coordinator of Transportation
SUPERVISES:
Bus aide when applicable
JOB GOAL:
To provide transportation for students to and from school and on
extracurricular activities in a safe and proficient manner.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
180 days
Salary for this position shall be commensurate with the year of experience
as determined under the polices and procedure of the Moss Point School
District and in accordance with the pay scale.
EVALUATION:
Performance of this job will be evaluated semi-annually in accordance with
provisions of the Board Trustees’ policy on evaluation of District personnel.
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Duties: |
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conduct a thorough pre-trip inspection of the school bus.
- Obey and observe all traffic laws and mandatory safety regulations for school buses.
- Perform a minimum of two school bus evacuation drills each school year utilizing appropriate emergency
procedures.
- Keep the interior of the bus clean.
- Maintain routes and schedules as planned by the Transportation Department.
- Maintain assigned schedule without speeding.
- Exercise the effective defense driving skills of self-control.
- Report any hazards along the existing route to appropriate school officials.
- Maintain discipline on the school bus without jeopardizing safety while driving.
- Remain alert at all times to hazards, including but not limited to poor weather conditions, other vehicles,
road conditions, and trains at railroad crossings.
- Complete all reports on bus discipline, bus maintenance and another reports required by the local school
board.
- Notify the Heard Mechanic or designee in case of mechanical failure.
- Notify the Supervisor of Transportation or designee the need for schedule or route changes.
- Require that pupils remain out of stepwell, keep emergency doors closed and keep the driver’s view
clear.
- Discharge students only at authorized stops and transport only authorized students.
- Report all accidents and complete required reports.
- Display a wholesome attitude and self-control at all times, being friendly, fair and firm.
- Dress properly. (Shorts may be worn provided they are at least mid-thigh in length).
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Supervisor of Transportation or his
designee.
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Qualifications: |
- Possesses a valid “B” or “C” Commercial Driver’s License with a “P”
endorsement and a valid Mississippi Bus Card.
- Pass a regular school bus drivers training course approved by the
Mississippi State Board of Education every two years.
- 18 years of age or older
- Good moral character, emotionally stable, cheerful, confident and
considerate.
- Submit to a pre-employment drug screening and receive negative results on
both alcohol and drug tests.
The Moss Point School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religion, age, handicap, national origin, or veteran status.
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