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Columbus Municipal School District Bus Driver in Columbus, Mississippi
QualificationsMinimum Qualifications: ï An earned High School Diploma or equivalent. ï Must be a minimum of eighteen (18) years of age. ï A satisfactory driving record to include no more than two (2) traffic violations in the past three (3) years. ï A satisfactory employment record. ï Currently possesses or be willing to obtain a Class B Commercial Driver's License with a "P" and "S" endorsement. ï Must be able to pass all training required by the school district and the Mississippi Department of Education. ï Must pass a police background records check. ï Must be insurable by the local district insurance carrier. ï Must be able to perform preventative maintenance checks. ï Have no known medical history or clinical diagnosis of any condition that could be detrimental to the safety of the students that will be transported. ï Must be willing to submit to and pass random or scheduled drug screenings. ï Must be willing to submit to a Department of Transportation "physical" examination. Major Duties and Responsibilities: 01. Obey all traffic laws. 02. Maintain discipline and safety, within the legal limits, while students are on the bus. 03. Keep assigned bus clean at all times. 04. Transport only authorized students and staff. 05. Pick up and discharge students at authorized bus stops only. 06. Notify the proper personnel in the event of a mechanical failure. 07. Report all accidents and complete the required reports immediately. BUS DRIVER MARCH 11, 2021 2 Return to Directory 08. Operate school bus on an assigned schedule daily, never departing a bus stop early. 09. Perform a minimum of two (2) school bus evacuation drills each school term, using appropriate emergency procedures. 10. Attend a minimum of two (2) hours, yet all assigned, in-service training each semester. 11. Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the bus. 12. Performs additional duties as assigned and directed by the Transportation Director. Terms of Employment: 180 Days Evaluation: Subject to provisions of School Board policies on performance evaluations.