Bus Driver (CDL program)

York School District One • York, SC

2d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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
• 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
• 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.
• Effectively coordinate a variety of difficult, technical administrative functions at a level requiring extensive independent decision-making within established rules, policies, and procedures
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 location s 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.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED