Bus Driver (#348)

USD 489 • Hays, KS

11h • Onsite

About The Position

Full Time Bus Driver Position. Purpose: To provide clean, safe, and reliable transportation to ensure students enjoy the full advantage of district programs and activities. To accomplish these tasks the bus driver must work closely with the staff and administration of the district.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have high school diploma or equivalency.
• Must have or be willing to obtain a valid CDL license with required endorsements.
• Must meet all state requirements for bus drivers, including defensive driving, CPR, and first aid certification.
• Must have at least one year experience in driving some type of motor vehicle (which may be a private automobile), including experience throughout each of the four seasons.
• Must successfully complete behind-the-wheel training.
• Must maintain comprehensive knowledge of traffic laws and school bus regulations, safe driving skills, knowledge of street, road and highway information, and other information.
• Must have self-confidence and maturity.
• Must have an interest and empathy for children.
• Must have the ability to communicate and work effectively and cooperatively with both children and adults.
• The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the district.
• The employee will be subjected to random drug testing as required by law.
• The employee shall serve as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings.
• At will.
• Regular attendance is required of all employees subject to allowed leave in accordance with district policy.
• Selected candidate must pass background check.
• Selected candidate must provide health and inoculation certificate.

Responsibilities

• Operate a school district vehicle transporting students, staff, and/or parents.
• Inspect the vehicle and report any defects so repairs can be made. Clean windows and lights prior to use and clean inside of vehicle after use.
• Report to the director events that may affect or disrupt the operation of the district, transportation department, or other district departments or schools.
• Maintain order and discipline on school vehicles. Report and correct unacceptable rider behavior.
• Maintain current route and route rider lists.
• Attend safety meetings, training sessions, other meetings, and maintain required certificates and licenses.
• Exercise prudent care in the handling and operation of district vehicles and be conscientious in the use of expendable resources.
• Document daily reports of time, event, vehicle and other information and submit completed report in a timely manner.
• Establish and maintain good rapport with director, fellow employees, students, administrators, and members of the community.
• Adhere to applicable state law, Kansas administrative regulations, district policies, and department guidelines in the performance of duties.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the director.
• Clean and maintain Transportation Service Center buildings and grounds.
• Perform limited maintenance on district vehicles.
• Relay mail and materials in district vehicles within the district.

Benefits

• Full District Paid Single Medical and Dental Coverage
• Free Annual Eye Exams with Medical Coverage
• Ancillary and Voluntary offerings include Vision Materials Coverage
• District Paid Basic Life Insurance, Voluntary Life Short Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, Identify Theft Insurance
• Flexible Spending options for Medical Expenses and Dependent Day Care
• District contribution to Health Saving Account
• District contribution to 403b retirement plan in addition to KPERS - State of Kansas Retirement
• Paid Time Off
• Seasonal Breaks, Weekends, Holidays Off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED