Activity Bus Driver

Silver Consolidated Schools, NM • Silver City, NM

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About The Position

The Activity Bus Driver is responsible for providing safe and reliable transportation service by operating various school buses to transport passengers to and from school as well as related activities. This role involves conducting vehicle inspections, maintaining communication with supervisors, and ensuring student safety during transportation.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• New Mexico Commercial Driver's License (Class B).
• Knowledge of accident prevention/safe driving and bus operations practices, methods, and techniques.
• Knowledge of routing and local areas/streets.
• Knowledge and possession of First Aid/CPR certification where required by State and District Regulations.
• Knowledge of School District bus transportation policies and procedures.
• Ability to meet physical and medical requirements such as criminal background search and compliance with U.S. Department of Transportation Drug and Alcohol Regulations.
• Knowledge and experience in providing excellent customer services such as building/maintaining positive relationships, responding courteously and addressing complaints.
• Ability to satisfactorily complete and pass all training and attend safety meetings and in-service meetings as required.
• Knowledge of mechanical aspects of bus transportation to assess maintenance problems and work collaboratively with Route Operations/Events and Maintenance to resolve them.
• Good knowledge of routes and schools in specified area of responsibility to ensure compliance with bus schedules and identify alternative routes in response to emergency/unplanned situations.
• Professional attitude and appearance and exercises tact and diplomacy in dealing with students, parents, and all school district personnel.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of universal hygiene precautions.
• CPR and First Aid training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducting inspections on vehicles, equipment, and reporting their condition.
• Informing the supervisor of unsafe equipment or situations.
• Driving in a safe and orderly fashion while maintaining a neat and orderly bus.
• Supplying weekly reports on vehicle conditions and usage along with the status and condition of the bus.
• Focusing on student safety during emergency evacuation procedures.
• Checking fuel, oil, tire pressure and recording usage.
• Maintaining and submitting an accurate and complete trip record to include total mileage and issues noted.
• Maintaining a safe environment which includes disciplining students who are creating safety hazards and reporting the same to the Transportation Director.
• Maintaining all service records for buses and coordinating servicing.
• Working in cooperation with other District Maintenance personnel, administration, faculty, and staff regarding the conduct of activities in this function.
• Maintaining communications with activity drivers concerning trips, locations, and bus performance.

Benefits

• Contract Days
• Salary
• Benefits Available

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED