School Bus Driver: Full Time w/ Benefits
Company: Mendham Township Board of Education
Location: Brookside
Posted on: April 7, 2026
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Job Description:
TITLE: BUS DRIVER QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Valid New Jersey Commercial
Driver's License with Passenger, Air Brake and "S" endorsements. 2.
Minimum safe driving experience as determined by the board and the
NJCAIR abstract reports. 3. Sufficient mechanical aptitude to
diagnose minor problems. 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.
REPORTS TO: Transportation Supervisor JOB GOAL: To transport pupils
in a safe and efficient manner and perform all activities related
to the operation of the school bus. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Safety, Maintenance and Inspection Requirements 1. Conducts a
pre-trip safety inspection of the bus prior of every trip and
completes the School Bus Condition Report. 2. Notifies
Transportation Supervisor of any mechanical malfunctions and/or
safety hazards and lateness. 3. Performs interior bus cleaning
duties daily, cleans windows and exterior as needed and refuel the
vehicle. 4. Participates in emergency evacuation drills in
accordance with Board Policy and administrative code, and instructs
passengers regarding safety regulations and other bus rules.
Driving and Safe Bus Operations 1. Adheres to established routes,
designated bus stops, keeps to assigned time schedules, and
discharges students only at authorized stops. 2. Transports only
authorized pupils and ensures that all students have left the bus
at the end of the route. 3. Obeys all traffic laws and observes
mandatory school bus safety regulations. 4. Reports all accidents
and pupil injuries immediately to the principal and the school
business administrator and completes required reports. 5. Must be
CPR certified within 60 days of hire. 6. Maintains discipline when
students are on the bus. 7. Reports undisciplined students to the
principal and the Transportation Supervisor. 8. Exercises
responsible leadership when on out of district trips. 9. Enforces
all regulations against posted school bus violations. 10. 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.
11. 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. 12. Perform other such duties as assigned from
time to time by the Transportation Supervisor. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Salary and work year to be determined by the Board of Education,
and set forth in an annual employment contract. Employment shall be
for the fixed term of one-year and subject to annual reappointment.
The annual employment contract may be terminated by either party
without cause upon furnishing the other with written notice at
least (2) weeks prior notice of such election to terminate.
EVALUATION: Performance of the job will be evaluated in accordance
with the provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of
non-certified staff. PI91313246ab0d-29400-33233327
Keywords: Mendham Township Board of Education, Auburn , School Bus Driver: Full Time w/ Benefits, Engineering , Brookside, Alabama
