# School Bus Driver

*/JobTypes/School_Bus_Driver*

## Neighborhood

### Parent

- [Passenger Vehicle Drivers](/Occupations/Passenger_Vehicle_Drivers) — parent · Occupations

### Siblings

- [Shuttle Van Driver](/JobTypes/Shuttle_Van_Driver) — siblings · JobTypes
- [Taxi Driver](/JobTypes/Taxi_Driver) — siblings · JobTypes

### Related (signature role)

- [School Transportation Contractors](/CompanyTypes/School_Transportation_Contractors) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [School Bus Operators](/CompanyTypes/School_Bus_Operators) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Student Transportation Provider](/CompanyTypes/Student_Transportation_Provider) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [School Bus Contractor](/CompanyTypes/School_Bus_Contractor) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Student Transportation Company](/CompanyTypes/Student_Transportation_Company) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Student Transportation Companies](/CompanyTypes/Student_Transportation_Companies) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Student Transportation Contractors](/CompanyTypes/Student_Transportation_Contractors) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Student Transportation Contractor](/CompanyTypes/Student_Transportation_Contractor) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [School Bus Operator](/CompanyTypes/School_Bus_Operator) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [School Bus Charter Operators](/CompanyTypes/School_Bus_Charter_Operators) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Regional School Bus Contractors](/CompanyTypes/Regional_School_Bus_Contractors) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Contracted School & Employee Shuttle Providers](/CompanyTypes/Contracted_School_&_Employee_Shuttle_Providers) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Private School and Charter Transport Providers](/CompanyTypes/Private_School_and_Charter_Transport_Providers) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [National Student Transportation Mega-Contractors](/CompanyTypes/National_Student_Transportation_Mega-Contractors) — signature role · CompanyTypes

### Related (delivered by)

- [Report unsafe behavior of children to school officials.](/Tasks/Report_unsafe_behavior_of_children_to_school_officials.) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Assist students with boarding or exiting school buses.](/Tasks/Assist_students_with_boarding_or_exiting_school_buses.) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Prepare and submit reports that may include the number of students or trips, hours worked, mileage, ...](/Tasks/Prepare_and_submit_reports_that_may_include_the_number_of_students_or_trips,_hours_worked,_mileage,_...) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Report delinquent student behaviors to school administration.](/Tasks/Report_delinquent_student_behaviors_to_school_administration.) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Regulate heating, lighting, and ventilation systems for student comfort.](/Tasks/Regulate_heating,_lighting,_and_ventilation_systems_for_student_comfort.) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Direct students evacuating the bus during safety drills.](/Tasks/Direct_students_evacuating_the_bus_during_safety_drills.) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Direct students boarding and exiting the school bus.](/Tasks/Direct_students_boarding_and_exiting_the_school_bus.) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Evacuate students from the school bus in emergency situations.](/Tasks/Evacuate_students_from_the_school_bus_in_emergency_situations.) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Follow safety rules as students board and exit buses or cross streets near bus stops.](/Tasks/Follow_safety_rules_as_students_board_and_exit_buses_or_cross_streets_near_bus_stops.) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Drive gasoline, diesel, or electrically powered multi-passenger vehicles to transport students betwe...](/Tasks/Drive_gasoline,_diesel,_or_electrically_powered_multi-passenger_vehicles_to_transport_students_betwe...) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Transport children to schools, social outings, and medical appointments.](/Tasks/Transport_children_to_schools,_social_outings,_and_medical_appointments.) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Clean school bus interiors by picking up waste, wiping down windows, or vacuuming.](/Tasks/Clean_school_bus_interiors_by_picking_up_waste,_wiping_down_windows,_or_vacuuming.) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Open and close school bus doors for students.](/Tasks/Open_and_close_school_bus_doors_for_students.) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Manage transportation of students](/Processes/Manage_transportation_of_students) — delivered by · Processes

### Related (staff)

- [Student Transportation](/Departments/Student_Transportation) — staff · Departments
- [Pupil Transportation Services](/Departments/Pupil_Transportation_Services) — staff · Departments

### Who staffs this

- [Contractor-Operated District Fleet Managers](/CompanyTypes/Contractor-Operated_District_Fleet_Managers) — staffs · CompanyTypes
- [Independent Mom-and-Pop Bus Operators](/CompanyTypes/Independent_Mom-and-Pop_Bus_Operators) — staffs · CompanyTypes

### Perform

- [Perform Pre Trip and Post Trip Inspections](/Tasks/Perform_Pre_Trip_and_Post_Trip_Inspections) — perform · Tasks
- [Supervise Student Behavior During Transit](/Tasks/Supervise_Student_Behavior_During_Transit) — perform · Tasks
- [Pick up and drop off students at regularly scheduled neighborhood locations, following strict time s...](/Tasks/Pick_up_and_drop_off_students_at_regularly_scheduled_neighborhood_locations,_following_strict_time_s...) — perform · Tasks
- [Conduct Post-Route Child Check Sweeps](/Tasks/Conduct_Post-Route_Child_Check_Sweeps) — perform · Tasks
- [Operate Stop Arm and Crossing Safety Equipment](/Tasks/Operate_Stop_Arm_and_Crossing_Safety_Equipment) — perform · Tasks
- [Report Mechanical Issues and Route Incidents](/Tasks/Report_Mechanical_Issues_and_Route_Incidents) — perform · Tasks
- [Notify supervisors or repair staff of mechanical malfunctions.](/Tasks/Notify_supervisors_or_repair_staff_of_mechanical_malfunctions.) — perform · Tasks
- [Check the condition of a vehicle's tires, brakes, windshield wipers, lights, oil, fuel, water, and s...](/Tasks/Check_the_condition_of_a_vehicle's_tires,_brakes,_windshield_wipers,_lights,_oil,_fuel,_water,_and_s...) — perform · Tasks
- [Operate Wheelchair Lift and Restraints](/Tasks/Operate_Wheelchair_Lift_and_Restraints) — perform · Tasks
- [Operate a wheelchair lift to load or unload wheelchairs.](/Tasks/Operate_a_wheelchair_lift_to_load_or_unload_wheelchairs.) — perform · Tasks
- [Maintain order and ensure adherence to safety rules.](/Tasks/Maintain_order_and_ensure_adherence_to_safety_rules.) — perform · Tasks
- [Maintain On-Time Schedule Adherence](/Tasks/Maintain_On-Time_Schedule_Adherence) — perform · Tasks
- [Drive Assigned Route](/Tasks/Drive_Assigned_Route) — perform · Tasks
- [Pick up and drop off passengers at regularly scheduled neighborhood locations, following strict time...](/Tasks/Pick_up_and_drop_off_passengers_at_regularly_scheduled_neighborhood_locations,_following_strict_time...) — perform · Tasks
- [Execute emergency evacuation procedures](/Tasks/Execute_emergency_evacuation_procedures) — perform · Tasks
- [Complete daily mileage and incident logs](/Tasks/Complete_daily_mileage_and_incident_logs) — perform · Tasks
- [Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections](/Tasks/Conduct_pre-trip_and_post-trip_inspections) — perform · Tasks
- [Manage Student Conduct](/Tasks/Manage_Student_Conduct) — perform · Tasks
- [Conduct Evacuation Drills](/Tasks/Conduct_Evacuation_Drills) — perform · Tasks

### Requires ability

- [Peripheral Vision](/Ability/Peripheral_Vision) — requires ability · Ability
- [Auditory Attention](/Ability/Auditory_Attention) — requires ability · Ability
- [Control Precision](/Ability/Control_Precision) — requires ability · Ability
- [Spatial Orientation](/Ability/Spatial_Orientation) — requires ability · Ability
- [Far Vision](/Ability/Far_Vision) — requires ability · Ability
- [Reaction Time](/Ability/Reaction_Time) — requires ability · Ability
- [Multilimb Coordination](/Ability/Multilimb_Coordination) — requires ability · Ability

### Uses software

- [Route Navigation App](/Software/Route_Navigation_App) — uses software · Software
- [Student Ridership Tracking App](/Software/Student_Ridership_Tracking_App) — uses software · Software
- [Electronic Logging Device](/Software/Electronic_Logging_Device) — uses software · Software
- [GPS Routing System](/Software/GPS_Routing_System) — uses software · Software
- [Tyler Drive](/Software/Tyler_Drive) — uses software · Software
- [Zonar Systems](/Software/Zonar_Systems) — uses software · Software

### Required knowledge

- [Emergency Evacuation Procedures](/Knowledge/Emergency_Evacuation_Procedures) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Route Geography](/Knowledge/Route_Geography) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Pupil Transportation Safety Procedures](/Knowledge/Pupil_Transportation_Safety_Procedures) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [School Bus Traffic Laws](/Knowledge/School_Bus_Traffic_Laws) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Traffic Law and Road Regulations](/Knowledge/Traffic_Law_and_Road_Regulations) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [First Aid](/Knowledge/First_Aid) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Pupil Transportation Regulations](/Knowledge/Pupil_Transportation_Regulations) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Student Conduct Procedures](/Knowledge/Student_Conduct_Procedures) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Vehicle Safety Systems](/Knowledge/Vehicle_Safety_Systems) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Student Transportation Regulations](/Knowledge/Student_Transportation_Regulations) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Commercial Vehicle Safety Rules](/Knowledge/Commercial_Vehicle_Safety_Rules) — requires knowledge · Knowledge

### Required skills

- [Radio Communication](/Skills/Radio_Communication) — requires skill · Skills
- [Large Vehicle Operation](/Skills/Large_Vehicle_Operation) — requires skill · Skills
- [Route Adherence](/Skills/Route_Adherence) — requires skill · Skills
- [Defensive Driving](/Skills/Defensive_Driving) — requires skill · Skills
- [Emergency Response](/Skills/Emergency_Response) — requires skill · Skills
- [Route Navigation](/Skills/Route_Navigation) — requires skill · Skills
- [Student Behavior Management](/Skills/Student_Behavior_Management) — requires skill · Skills
- [Vehicle Inspection](/Skills/Vehicle_Inspection) — requires skill · Skills

### Engage in

- [Execute Student Loading and Unloading Procedures at Stops](/Activities/Execute_Student_Loading_and_Unloading_Procedures_at_Stops) — engage in · Activities
- [Conduct Post-Route Child Check Sweeps](/Activities/Conduct_Post-Route_Child_Check_Sweeps) — engage in · Activities
- [Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections](/Activities/Conduct_pre-trip_and_post-trip_inspections) — engage in · Activities
- [Maintain discipline and safety aboard](/Activities/Maintain_discipline_and_safety_aboard) — engage in · Activities
- [Manage Student Conduct](/Activities/Manage_Student_Conduct) — engage in · Activities
- [Perform Pre-Trip Inspections](/Activities/Perform_Pre-Trip_Inspections) — engage in · Activities

### Uses tool

- [Wheelchair Lift and Securement Equipment](/Products/Wheelchair_Lift_and_Securement_Equipment) — uses tool · Products
- [First Aid Kit](/Products/First_Aid_Kit) — uses tool · Products
- [Two-Way Radio](/Products/Two-Way_Radio) — uses tool · Products
- [Wheelchair lifts](/Products/Wheelchair_lifts) — uses tool · Products
- [Two-way Radios](/Products/Two-way_Radios) — uses tool · Products
- [School Bus](/Products/School_Bus) — uses tool · Products
- [Child Safety Restraints](/Products/Child_Safety_Restraints) — uses tool · Products

### Type of

- [Bus Drivers, School](/Occupations/Bus_Drivers,_School) — type of · Occupations

### Problems this exposes

- [completing the pre-trip inspection and railroad-crossing protocol under a tight bell schedule](/Problems/completing_the_pre-trip_inspection_and_railroad-crossing_protocol_under_a_tight_bell_schedule) — exposes problem · Problems
- [managing student behavior and headcount while operating in heavy traffic](/Problems/managing_student_behavior_and_headcount_while_operating_in_heavy_traffic) — exposes problem · Problems
- [absorbing same-day route changes for special-needs riders with IEP transport requirements](/Problems/absorbing_same-day_route_changes_for_special-needs_riders_with_IEP_transport_requirements) — exposes problem · Problems