Portsmouth Public Schools
Classified - Position - Bus Driver
Job Number 3700220721
Start Date
Open Date 06/13/2024
Closing Date
Job Description
POSITION TITLE: PART-TIME BUS DRIVER REPORTS TO: TRANSPORTATION AREA SUPERVISOR
OVER-TIME STATUS: NON-EXEMPT PAY GRADE: 408 M
JOB SUMMARY:
Performs responsible semiskilled human support work in the transportation of pupils to and from school and special events; does related work as required. Part-time morning and evening opportunities are available.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Driving school bus; picking up and delivering students to and from school.
- Performs pre-trip inspection of school bus; reports operating and equipment deficiencies;
- Cleans bus inside and out;
- Fuels bus as required;
- Obeys all traffic laws and observes mandatory safety regulations for school bus operations;
- Transports only authorized students;
- Reports all accidents and completes required reports;
- Conducts periodic emergency bus evacuation drills;
- Transports students to special events and field trips;
- Records mileage; maintains various records and prepares a variety of reports on activities;
- Ensures passenger safety; maintains discipline on bus;
- Performs related tasks as required.
General knowledge of the problems involved in operating a school bus; general knowledge of the geography of the City and the location of streets; skill in the safe operation of a school bus; ability to detect malfunctioning equipment; ability to assist children with patience and understanding; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school officials, public, associates and students.
This is light work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects; work requires climbing, stooping, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, grasping, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word, and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to outside environmental conditions, noise, vibration, and atmospheric conditions.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Please submit an online application along with copies of supporting credentials and 2 references to the Department of Human Resources.
PORTSMOUTH PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Hourly Rate Range $19.02 - $30.00
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