Bus Driver (CDL program)

Job Description ?
York School District One ?
Transportation
Bus Driver
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Reports To: Director of Transportation?
FLSA Status : Non-exempt Support?
Terms of Employment: ???182 days; salary paid on Bus Driver scale and work year to be established by the Board?
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Job Summary: ?
To transport students over scheduled routes and/or to/from special excursions; ensuring vehicle operation is in safe operating condition and ensuring safety of students during transport, loading, and unloading from buses.
Qualifications: ?

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Valid CDL with minimum B Class Plus P&S Endorsements

• Good verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to work a tablet for student attendance and routing directions

• Alternatives to the above qualifications as the board may find appropriate and acceptable

Essential Duties: ?

• Advise students and other passengers on appropriate behavior to reinforce federal, state, and district policies and regulations and maintain passenger safety.

• Assess incidents, complaints, accidents, and/or potential emergency situations to resolve and/or recommend a resolution.

• Assist students and other passengers in safe loading and unloading from buses, including both emergency situations and normal transport.

• Attend meetings, classroom and behind-the-wheel training, and safety meetings to maintain skills and meet the criteria requirements of a school bus driver.

• Cleans assigned vehicles, both interior and exterior to ensure the safety, appearance, and sanitation of vehicles.

• Conduct emergency evacuation drills to ensure efficiency of procedures and compliance with mandated requirements.

• Drive assigned vehicle to a specified locations on specified days to maintain the vehicle in a safe operating condition.

• Drive school bus to transport passengers over scheduled routes to and from school and/or field trips in a safe and timely manner.

• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections (e.g., tire pressure, exterior condition, mirrors, gauges, cameras, bus equipment, and interior condition) to ensure the safe operating condition of the vehicle and comply with mandated guidelines.

• Prepare documents and reports (e.g., trip reports, incident reports, inspection records, passenger misconduct, mileage logs, student attendance logs, student seating charts, routing information) to provide written support and/or convey information.

• Report observations and/or incidents (e.g., discipline, inappropriate social behavior) to communicate information to appropriate personnel.

• Responds to inquiries (e.g., students, parents, other school personnel) to provide information and/or direction.

• Supervise students and other passengers during transit to maintain safety and follow district policy.

• Assist other personnel to support them in the completion of their work activities.

• Operate the Traversa tablet for routing directions and for loading and unloading students at assigned stops.

Specific Job Requirements: ?

• Possess and utilize excellent team-building skills

• Accept delegated responsibilities willingly and respectfully

• Able to work under occasional stress

• Demonstrate a high level of initiative in job performance

• Communicate effectively with a diverse community

• Maintain a positive attitude while implementing our mission and mottos

Physical Requirements:? ?

• Perform physical labor including the operation of vehicles and travel throughout the school district.

• Prolonged periods of sitting, lifting students, climbing on and off buses, using foot controls to operate the accelerator and brake pedals, and pushing buttoned door openers and closures.

• Sufficient agility to move freely throughout the bus, bend, stoop, and kneel as necessary to secure students and/or equipment restraints, and tie-downs (e.g., wheelchairs, seat belts) to ensure the safety and well-being of students.

• Ability to evacuate students from a bus in an emergency, including properly exiting from the rear-most floor-level emergency exit and dragging a 125-lb weight 30 feet within 30 seconds.? ?

Working Conditions :??

• Generally, the job requires 80% sitting, 10% walking, and 10% standing.??

• Requires fine finger dexterity to use bus equipment.??

• Effectively coordinate a variety of difficult, technical administrative functions at a level requiring extensive independent decision-making within established rules, policies, and procedures??

• Must regularly lift and/or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds.??

• May experience constant interruptions, inflexible deadlines, and changes to normal routines.?

• Must be physically qualified to operate a commercial motor vehicle in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations and remain physically qualified to operate such vehicles throughout their employment.

• Subject to alcohol and drug testing in accordance with applicable state and federal regulations and Board of Education policy.?

Evaluation: ?
The performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Classified Support Staff Personnel.?
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Non-Discriminatory Statement: ?
York School District One is an equal-opportunity employer.?York School District One does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, handicap, sex, age, alienage, or national origin as required by applicable state and federal laws.??
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Disclaimer Statement: ?
This job description is not intended as a complete listing of job duties.? The incumbent is responsible for the performance of other related duties as assigned/required?