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Qualifications of School Bus Drivers and Attendants

Selection and Getting Started

You should possess the following qualifications as an Operator or Attendant:

 Capable of lifting and or carrying 50 pounds, and occasionally up to 75 pounds
 Pass pre-employment drug tests
 Be of good moral character
 The ability to work with children
 Maintain flexibility in work scheduling (Ability to work early mornings and late evenings)
 Read, write and communicate proficiently in English
 Flexibility in maintaining continuous training for better job performance
 Have a TEAM attitude

Bus Drivers Only:

 Pass a DOT physical examination with a minimum of three (3) months expiration date
 Must possess a valid Operator’s license with a minimum of five (5) years licensed driving
experience
 Hold and maintain a clean driving record

Hiring Process

The following must be in place prior to your employment by the school district:

1. Completed online job application
2. Be interviewed by a Transportation, Human Resource or Recruitment and Retention
Department team
3. Background review of your motor vehicle records, with conviction of no more than one (1) in
any one year for the preceding three (3) years. Must also meet school board policy 3.21
(School Bus Drivers)
4. Clearance by the Human Resource Department
5. A “Satisfactory” Criminal Background check
6. Pass a pre-employment drug screening
7. Pass a physical dexterity screening (school Bus Drivers)
8. Pass a physical demand test (school bus Attendants)
9. Secure a DOT physical with at least a 6 month expiration date
10. Pass Proficiency Test

Probationary Status

All new employees are probationary for ninety (90) working days. After this period, and after
demonstrating adequate job competencies, new employees will become a regular school Bus
Driver or school bus Attendant if a permanent position is available. Probationary status may be
extended pass (90) working with the approval of the Director.

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Qualifications of School Bus Drivers and Attendants