Bus Driver Responsibilities a. Drivers will be given (.1) per day to cover keeping their bus clean.
Bus Driver Responsibilities. 1. Drivers will be given .5 hours per day to clean, pre−trip, fuel, and post−trip their bus.
Bus Driver Responsibilities. The trip chaperon and the bus driver must work in unison on any bus trip. However, when a safety or driving-related issue is concerned, the bus driver has the final authority and ultimate responsibility. The driver will arrive at the pickup point a minimum of ten (10) minutes prior to the scheduled departure time for the loading of equipment. Pickup and discharge of students shall be made at designated points only. Upon arrival at the trip destination, the driver will keep the trip chaperon informed as to the location of the bus and unless excused by the trip chaperon, will remain in the immediate area of the bus. A bus or coach shall not be put into motion until all passengers are seated (CCR 1217E). All passengers must remain seated while the bus is in motion. Only the trip chaperon may stand or walk while the bus is in motion to supervise students. The trip chaperon must coordinate their movements on the bus with the driver to ensure his/her safety. Driver may be required to assist in the loading or unloading of luggage as required by the group. Prior to departing on any trip, the Driver will review weather conditions for the proposed route. If weather conditions are deemed to be unsafe, trips will be reviewed and if needed, delayed until such time conditions improve. Trips may be cancelled due to these conditions. In the event that a driver encounters reduced visibility during a trip that in their opinion causes it to be unsafe, the driver has the responsibility to pull vehicle over in a safe location and wait until conditions improve. Drivers shall notify, or cause to be notified, the District Transportation Department of the delay as soon as possible. This will allow the District to notify the affected school sites or parents of the delay. In accordance with Education Code 39831.5(a)(4), Safety instruction is to be given to all pupils regardless of grade level prior to departure on each school activity trip. The instruction must include the location of emergency exits and location and use of emergency equipment. The driver of the trip must sign a trip document certifying that they have given the safety instruction to the group, prior to departure of the trip.
Bus Driver Responsibilities. 1. Conduct pre-trip safety check of his/her assigned school bus and complete and submit a log sheet of the same to the Bus Coordinator.
