What are the duties of a school bus driver on a resume?

Responsibilities
  • Transport children and other passengers to and from school.
  • Obey all traffic laws to ensure students arrive to their destination safely.
  • Maintain a clean and mechanically sound bus at all times.
  • Ensure the safety of all students when entering and leaving the bus.




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Essential Duties AND Responsibilities: Drive a bus on an assigned route in all weather conditions. Load and unload students at specific stops on an established time schedule. Conduct a vehicle pre and post trip inspection as prescribed by law. Report mechanical difficulties according to department process.

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Responsibilities for Bus Driver
  • Perform beginning-shift vehicle inspections before departure.
  • Complete bus route on schedule while stopping at all stops.
  • Assist the disabled and elderly with embarking and disembarking.
  • Help with stowing luggage and bicycles.
  • Safely transport goods and passengers.


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Bus drivers should also possess the following specific qualities:
  • Customer-service skills. Bus drivers regularly interact with passengers and must be courteous and helpful.
  • Hand-eye coordination. ...
  • Hearing ability. ...
  • Patience. ...
  • Physical health. ...
  • Visual ability.


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4) School bus drivers must always focus on one primary objective - to provide safe transportation for students.

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Not only are they responsible for transporting people where they need to go, but they also need to make sure that the bus is clean and in proper working order. Bus drivers need to keep to their schedule, announce stops, help people on and off the bus, and deal with problems on the bus.

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Soft Skills: Interacting with Students
  • A positive attitude. We're big on service with a smile here at Northstar. ...
  • Conflict resolution. As a driver, you'll need to learn to manage conflict between students in your care. ...
  • Time management. As a bus driver, you'll of course need to get kids to their destinations on time.


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Bus drivers tend to be predominantly realistic individuals, which means that they often enjoy working outdoors or applying themselves to a hands-on project. They also tend to be social, meaning that they thrive in situations where they can interact with, persuade, or help people.

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