Bus Driver / Bus Monitor
Francis Howell School District - Saint Charles, Missouri, United States, 63304
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Overview
Position Type:
Full-Time, Monday through Friday
Pay Rates:
Entry $23.00 | Experienced $27.00
Reports To:
Operations Managers - Transportation
About Us
The Francis Howell School District (FHSD) is committed to providing excellent student transportation services. We strive to create a positive and safe environment for students and staff by hiring dedicated and skilled professionals.
Job Summary The Bus Driver is responsible for transporting students over scheduled routes and/or to/from special excursions. This role ensures the safe operation of the vehicle and the safety of students during transport, as well as during loading and unloading from buses.
Key Responsibilities
Behavioral Management:
Advise students and passengers on appropriate behavior to maintain safety.
Incident Assessment:
Assess and resolve incidents, complaints, and emergencies (e.g., road hazards, medical emergencies).
Passenger Assistance:
Assist students and passengers with safe loading and unloading.
Training and Development:
Attend safety meetings, in-service training, and workshops for job performance.
Vehicle Maintenance:
Clean and maintain the vehicle’s interior and exterior.
Emergency Preparedness:
Conduct emergency evacuation drills.
Safe Transportation:
Drive the bus safely over scheduled routes and to/from school or field trips.
Vehicle Operations:
Fuel and perform basic maintenance of the vehicle (e.g., oil, water).
Communication:
Inform school personnel and parents about routes, stops, and policies.
Monitoring:
Monitor students and passengers to ensure their safety during transit.
Pre-Trip and Post-Trip Inspections:
Perform vehicle inspections to ensure safety and compliance with guidelines.
Other Duties:
Perform additional related tasks as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience: Job-related experience is required.
Skills:
Adherence to safety practices
First aid administration
Operation of district vehicles and equipment
Accurate record-keeping
Knowledge:
Basic math
Emergency evacuation techniques
Vehicle maintenance
Safe driving practices
Pertinent regulations and laws
Abilities:
Manage multiple tasks
Work with diverse individuals
Problem-solve independently
Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment
Benefits
FHSD offers a competitive benefits package for eligible employees, including:
Medical and dental plan options
Vision coverage
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
District-paid basic life insurance
District-paid Short Term Disability
Paid holidays
Family coverage, long-term disability, and additional life insurance options are available at the employee’s expense.
Physical Demands
Frequent sitting
Occasional walking
Some lifting, carrying, and fine finger dexterity
Work performed under temperature extremes and with some exposure to risk of injury
We look forward to receiving your application and potentially welcoming you to the FHSD team!
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