Bus Driver (CDL program)

York School District One

Transportation

Bus Driver

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

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.

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.

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**.**