Bus Driver (CDL program)

York School District OneYork, 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.
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