Bus Driver

St. Patrick Interparish Catholic School
Position: Class B Bus Driver (Part-Time)
Primary Function: Under the direction of the Pastor, School Principal, or other assigned manager, is responsible for providing bus driver duties to Epiphany/Branford/St. Francis Catholic Academy. This includes primarily transportation of students to school and to events, but can include other personnel.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the Church's and school's spiritual and pastoral mission
• Shall abide by Catholic principles in the employee's professional and private life, and shall govern his/her professional and private life in strict accordance with Catholic morals and principles to demonstrate complete adherence to Catholic moral strictures
• Comply with safety regulations as required; maintain a safe working environment.
• Ensure Pre-and Post-trip vehicle safety inspection are conducted.
• A willingness and ability to work with children of all ages.
• Drive bus/van on assigned route; recommend extension of routes or changes in schedule to provide safe service to children.
• Provide transportation of students and others in a safe manner.
• Inspects bus fluids and mechanical functions and reports maintenance required
• Fuels bus when needed.
• Instruct students and others on bus safety and discipline.
• Manage student discipline; Contact School Administration regarding disciplinary referrals.
• Refer parent complaints or discipline problems to School Administration.
• Maintain a clean and working vehicle.
• Maintain daily log of bus inspection.
• Maintain a daily log of student riders
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• Must have a CDL license (class B)
• Excellent communications skills including written and verbal
• Excellent human relations and interpersonal skills; must be a self-starter and be well-organized; must be a team player

Physical/Mental Requirements: Requires coordination and manual dexterity; normal mental and visual ability; ability to lift as required in a normal transportation environment
Required Activities: Walking; sitting; standing; stooping; reaching; talking; handling; hearing; and carrying.