North Dakota Staffing
Bus Driver Position
Bismarck Public Schools is now accepting applications for a 9 or 12 month full time bus driver. The Bus Driver is responsible for safely transporting students over scheduled routes and to/from special excursions. This includes ensuring the vehicle is in safe operating condition and maintaining the safety of students during transport, loading, and unloading. Reports to: Facilities and Transportation Director Essential Functions: Advise students and other passengers on appropriate behavior to reinforce guidelines and ensure safety. Evaluate incidents, complaints, and potential emergencies (e.g., road hazards, medical emergencies) to recommend or take appropriate action. Help students and passengers during normal transport and emergencies to ensure safe boarding and unloading. Participate in unit meetings, in-service training, and workshops to gather necessary information for job performance. Clean both the interior and exterior of assigned vehicles to ensure safety, appearance, and sanitation. Conduct emergency evacuation drills to ensure procedural efficiency and compliance with requirements. Drive the school bus over scheduled routes and for field trips, ensuring safe and timely transport. Refuel the vehicle and perform necessary checks (e.g., oil, water, tire pressure) to maintain safe operation. Inform school personnel and parents about events, policies, and practices related to transportation. Supervise students and passengers during transit to ensure safe transportation. Execute all procedures for out-of-town trips, including food, fuel, and lodging arrangements. Perform inspections to ensure the vehicle's safe operating condition and compliance with guidelines. Document activities and incidents through reports (e.g., field trips, incidents, inspections) to provide references and comply with guidelines. Follow school policies and procedures to ensure compliance. This position requires prompt and consistent attendance. Undertake additional tasks as assigned to support effective operation. Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications: Skills: Adhere to safety practices. Administer first aid. Apply pertinent codes, policies, regulations, and laws. Operate district vehicles and equipment. Prepare and maintain accurate records. Knowledge: Basic math, including fractions, percentages, and ratios. Emergency evacuation techniques. Basic vehicle maintenance. First aid and health standards. Pertinent codes, policies, regulations, and laws. Safe driving practices. Two-way radio communication. Abilities: Schedule activities and use job-related equipment. Work flexibly with diverse individuals and groups. Analyze situations and draw conclusions. Maintain confidentiality and work with constant distractions. Communicate effectively with diverse groups, including school-age riders. Exercise sound judgment and understand the special needs of students and parents. Responsibility: Work under limited supervision following standardized practices. Provide information and advice to others. Operate within a defined budget. Impact the organization's services significantly. Work Environment: Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling. Some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling. Significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, 60% sitting, 20% walking, and 20% standing. Exposure to temperature extremes and some risk of injury or illness. Experience: Job-related experience is required. Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Required Testing/Certificates and Licenses: Alcohol and Drug Test Bus Drivers Certificate Commercial Drivers License (CDL) CPR Certificate Continuing Education/Training: Maintains certificates and/or licenses Meets continuing education requirements, as needed Clearances: Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Salary Grade: SK
Bismarck Public Schools is now accepting applications for a 9 or 12 month full time bus driver. The Bus Driver is responsible for safely transporting students over scheduled routes and to/from special excursions. This includes ensuring the vehicle is in safe operating condition and maintaining the safety of students during transport, loading, and unloading. Reports to: Facilities and Transportation Director Essential Functions: Advise students and other passengers on appropriate behavior to reinforce guidelines and ensure safety. Evaluate incidents, complaints, and potential emergencies (e.g., road hazards, medical emergencies) to recommend or take appropriate action. Help students and passengers during normal transport and emergencies to ensure safe boarding and unloading. Participate in unit meetings, in-service training, and workshops to gather necessary information for job performance. Clean both the interior and exterior of assigned vehicles to ensure safety, appearance, and sanitation. Conduct emergency evacuation drills to ensure procedural efficiency and compliance with requirements. Drive the school bus over scheduled routes and for field trips, ensuring safe and timely transport. Refuel the vehicle and perform necessary checks (e.g., oil, water, tire pressure) to maintain safe operation. Inform school personnel and parents about events, policies, and practices related to transportation. Supervise students and passengers during transit to ensure safe transportation. Execute all procedures for out-of-town trips, including food, fuel, and lodging arrangements. Perform inspections to ensure the vehicle's safe operating condition and compliance with guidelines. Document activities and incidents through reports (e.g., field trips, incidents, inspections) to provide references and comply with guidelines. Follow school policies and procedures to ensure compliance. This position requires prompt and consistent attendance. Undertake additional tasks as assigned to support effective operation. Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications: Skills: Adhere to safety practices. Administer first aid. Apply pertinent codes, policies, regulations, and laws. Operate district vehicles and equipment. Prepare and maintain accurate records. Knowledge: Basic math, including fractions, percentages, and ratios. Emergency evacuation techniques. Basic vehicle maintenance. First aid and health standards. Pertinent codes, policies, regulations, and laws. Safe driving practices. Two-way radio communication. Abilities: Schedule activities and use job-related equipment. Work flexibly with diverse individuals and groups. Analyze situations and draw conclusions. Maintain confidentiality and work with constant distractions. Communicate effectively with diverse groups, including school-age riders. Exercise sound judgment and understand the special needs of students and parents. Responsibility: Work under limited supervision following standardized practices. Provide information and advice to others. Operate within a defined budget. Impact the organization's services significantly. Work Environment: Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling. Some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling. Significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, 60% sitting, 20% walking, and 20% standing. Exposure to temperature extremes and some risk of injury or illness. Experience: Job-related experience is required. Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Required Testing/Certificates and Licenses: Alcohol and Drug Test Bus Drivers Certificate Commercial Drivers License (CDL) CPR Certificate Continuing Education/Training: Maintains certificates and/or licenses Meets continuing education requirements, as needed Clearances: Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Salary Grade: SK