Bus Driver (Part-Time)
About The Position
The Amherst, Pelham, and Amherst-Pelham Regional Public School Districts are seeking highly qualified candidates for a part-time, permanent part-time Bus Driver position. This position averages at least 20 hours per week and reports to the Transportation Coordinator. It is a benefitted position with health care, retirement, sick and vacation time, paid holidays, etc. The work generally is driving school buses for up to 80 passengers, but may include other vehicles such as smaller school buses and 7D Pupil Vans. Occasionally the Driver may drive pick-up trucks, automobiles or vans. The Part-Time Bus Driver is responsible for the safe operation of the vehicle at all times, safe delivery of all students to their authorized stops and notifying their supervisor of any problems with their vehicle. The position is subject to pre-employment and random drug and alcohol screening. Essential Job Functions and Skills include but are not limited to the following:
Requirements
- Valid Massachusetts driver’s license.
- Current Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Passenger (P), School Bus (S), and Air Brakes Endorsements.
- Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) School Bus Driver Certificate.
- Meets minimum commercial driver’s license medical standards.
- Good driving record and knowledge of roads and surrounding towns.
- Skill and knowledge to operate vehicles over a variety of roads for extended periods under varying climatic conditions
- Acceptable CORI (Criminal Back Ground Check)
- Acceptable National Criminal Back Ground Check (commonly referred to as a finger print check).
- Effective written and oral communication skills.
- Knowledge and skills to make a significant contribution to the child transportation team through observation, communication skills, intervention skills, procedural expertise, and documentation regarding safe transportation.
- Knowledge and skills to work with special needs students.
- Must have professional references.
Nice To Haves
- Under the laws of MA, the ARPS have the final responsibility for establishing educational policies for ARPS and may require additional professional development as a condition of employment.
- Trade skills desirable
- Knowledge of and experience with equipment and materials used in facilities maintenance trades
- Direct experience with building and grounds maintenance
Responsibilities
- Obeys all traffic laws.
- Observe all mandatory safety regulations for school vehicles.
- Transports only authorized students and staff.
- Maintains discipline when students are in the vehicle.
- Discharges students only at authorized stops.
- Reports undisciplined students to the proper authority.
- Keeps to assigned schedule.
- Notifies the proper authority in the case of mechanical failure or lateness.
- Keeps assigned vehicle clean.
- Checks vehicle before each operation for mechanical defects.
- Keeps daily vehicle inspection forms.
- Exercises responsible leadership when on out-of-district school trips.
- Enforces regulations on assigned vehicles.
- Reports all accidents and completes required reports.
- Responsible for checking and adding fluids, fuel, and air.
- Performs other related assignments as needed by management.
- Other duties as assigned by leadership.
Benefits
- health care
- retirement
- sick and vacation time
- paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
