Description:
Title: Bus Driver
Reports to: Transportation Manager
Employment Information: Part time, 10-month, bargaining unit position
Qualifications:
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Must have current and valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
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S-endorsement on driver license.
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3 years driving experience (including personal and professional).
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At least 21 years of age.
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Current and valid driver’s license.
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No convictions of driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) within 15 years.
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No more than 2 moving violations within the past 36 months.
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No more than 2 accidents (verified by corresponding violation or points associated with accident) within the past 36 months.
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Ability to complete a FTA/DOT mandated physical examination or an approved state-specific physical for non-DOT driving position.
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Willingness to comply with FTA/DOT substance abuse regulations and testing requirements.
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Willing to work a part-time schedule.
Responsibilities:
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Transport students to and from school, following a pre-planned route according to a definite time schedule (AM & PM routes).
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Following all traffic and safety regulations to the letter.
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Maintain discipline and safety on the bus for students and staff.
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Instructs children in safety precautions and practices.
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Provide assistance to students on and off the bus in a safe and appropriate manner.
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Complete all pre- and post-trip inspections and report any mechanical problems immediately.
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Promptly report delays and accidents.
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Participate in all school bus safety drills/fire drills.
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Distribute notes and information to parents as directed by the Transportation Department.
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Assist the Bus Monitor in reporting morning and afternoon attendances.
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Report any inappropriate activities or behaviors that may occur while transporting children (Incident Report).
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Successfully complete annual re-certification of CPR & First Aid training.
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Maintain and update all bus licenses and certifications.
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Keep assigned bus clean and fueled.
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Be willing to work and communicate well with children, staff and parents who are Deaf.
Requirements:
Physical Requirements and Work Environment:
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Occasionally lift up to 25 lbs.
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Generally works in classroom or office environment.
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Willingness to travel within the state, to travel overnight, and to work occasional evenings and weekends
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Sitting, standing, walking, frequent bending, crouching, reaching, stooping,
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Lifting and moving of lighter objects such as books, chairs, student desks
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Manual dexterity skills for using office equipment
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Ability to read and attend to computer screens for long periods of time