Full Time Bus Driver - Bus Care Specialist

This role supports the Director in ensuring smooth and safe operations within the department. This multifaceted role includes driving responsibilities, vehicle upkeep, administrative support, and safety monitoring. The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, and committed to maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient working environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Director in all areas of department operations

• Drive assigned morning, afternoon, and occasional midday routes

• Transport students and staff for activity trips as needed

• Serve as a shuttle driver for vehicle repairs to support the mechanic

• Participate in and support school bus evacuation drills

• Act as backup for office upkeep when the upkeep specialist is absent

• Maintain cleanliness in the bus barn office area:

  • Empty trash and recycling

  • Clean bathroom

  • Sweep, vacuum, and clean office and kitchen areas

• Check in with activity drivers to provide assistance and relay concerns to the Director or Operations Coordinators

• Monitor activity trips to ensure drivers perform proper post-trip inspections and cleaning; report issues as needed

• Fuel and wash activity buses upon request or as needed

• Perform weekly inspections of activity buses and report any damage

• Assist the White Fleet Specialist in preparing vehicles for activity use

• Monitor and restock cleaning supplies and other materials for activity bus fleet

• Ensure safety and emergency equipment is properly stocked on special education vehicles, including:

  • Emergency Response Checklist

  • First aid kits

  • Insurance cards and vehicle registration

• Assist with snow removal as needed

• Demonstrate sound judgment and maintain positive relationships with students, families, and staff

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director or Operations Coordinators