CDL Route Driver

Palmer Bus Financial Management•Janesville, MN

4d•$20 - $21

About The Position

The CDL Route Driver safely transports students to and from school and transports students and school-district-authorized passengers on field trips, activities, and special outings. The driver reports to the bus garage before scheduled departure, checks with the dispatcher for changes to duties or passengers, performs a DOT-required pre-trip inspection, and completes a radio check before starting each route. The position requires safe vehicle operation, student supervision, incident reporting, and routine bus cleaning and maintenance.

Requirements

Possess or be able to obtain a valid Minnesota Commercial Driver’s License with passenger, school bus, and air brake endorsements, and maintain it once acquired.
Have strong knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
Understand emergency evacuation techniques.
Administer basic first aid and/or be CPR certified if required by the district.
Have knowledge of health standards and hazards, state regulations and laws concerning school bus operation, and child behavior.
Adhere to safety practices.
Prepare and maintain accurate records.
Operate equipment used to transport students with special needs.
Be reliable and capable of working independently.
Demonstrate patience and firmness when dealing with children.
Be attentive to detail.
Display tact and courtesy and establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Communicate with diverse groups.
Maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

Report to the bus garage before scheduled departure and check with the dispatcher for changes to duties or student passengers.
Perform the DOT-required pre-trip inspection and complete a radio check before each route.
Pick up students at assigned stops and ensure they board safely and are seated before proceeding.
Enforce bus rules and report students who do not follow safety rules to the Site Manager.
Report serious incidents and communicate with the Site Manager so matters can be discussed with school authorities.
Operate the bus safely in compliance with traffic laws and state and federal transit regulations; account for road hazards such as ice, debris, or slippery stops.
Follow safety procedures to protect the driver and passengers.
Check the bus upon returning to the garage to ensure no child remains on board.
Transport students and authorized school-district passengers to field trips, sporting events, and other activities.
Report accidents immediately to the Site Manager and promptly complete an accident report.
Maintain bus fuel levels above half a tank or refill after completing a trip.
Sweep and clean the bus interior after each trip, as needed, or at least once a week.
Notify office staff of maintenance needs.
Attend meetings, in-service training, and workshops to obtain information needed to perform job functions.
Perform other related duties as assigned to support efficient and effective vehicle operations.