Bus Driver

Landmark Student Transportation•Manhatton, MT

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About The Position

School Bus drivers are responsible for safely transporting students to and from school and related events. They pick up students at designated locations, such as street corners or homes, and drop them off at school. This is a part-time position. The role requires operating and maintaining a school bus, communicating safety and behavior expectations, assisting passengers as needed, and following applicable laws, regulations, and company procedures. Other duties may be assigned by leadership.

Requirements

Ability to obtain a School Bus License with Passenger Endorsement.
Ability to pass a medical examination.
Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner and gather and analyze information appropriately.
Ability to maintain confidentiality, consider innovative ideas, and work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to interact effectively with a wide range of management styles and build community relationships.
Ability to organize thoughts and speak persuasively in positive or negative situations, demonstrate group presentation skills, and conduct effective meetings.
Good writing skills, including spelling, punctuation, grammar, editing, presenting numerical and statistical data, and accurately interpreting and communicating written information.
Ability to prioritize and plan work to complete projects on time and develop realistic action plans.
Accuracy and thoroughness, with the ability to monitor one’s own work to ensure quality.
Ability to adapt quickly to a changing work environment and manage competing demands productively.
Dependability, including consistent attendance and punctuality, following instructions and management direction, and soliciting feedback to improve performance.

Responsibilities

Transport students safely and on time to and from school and school activities, following safety procedures and applicable State Board of Education rules and regulations.
Operate a school bus safely in good or adverse weather, road, and traffic conditions while transporting passengers to school or special events.
Follow traffic regulations and operate vehicles in a safe and courteous manner.
Communicate bus rules, safety requirements, and behavior expectations to passengers; address improper behavior promptly using appropriate interpersonal communication skills.
Communicate with students’ parents to address inappropriate or unsafe behavior.
Assist students and passengers when boarding and unloading as necessary, including wheelchair users and the use of adaptive equipment.
Inspect buses daily and identify and report deficiencies.
Perform routine vehicle maintenance, including checking fluid and fuel levels and tire pressure, cleaning interior and exterior areas, installing tire chains, and completing other required daily maintenance.
Regulate heating, lighting, and ventilation systems for passenger comfort.
Know and comply with federal, state, and district rules, regulations, and laws concerning school bus operation, as well as traffic regulations.
Comply with DOT drug and alcohol testing requirements.
Complete records and reports accurately and on time and submit them to the Transportation Department.
Read maps and follow written and geographic directions according to route or trip logs.
Operate a two-way radio.
Maintain cleanliness to ensure safe operating conditions.
Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.