7 Hour Floater Bus Driver- Transportation Department

Hanover County Public Schools•Ashland, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is a 7-hour floater bus driver position within the transportation department. Only internal applicants will be considered. The primary responsibility is the safe operation of a school bus, transporting students to and from school and other designated sites according to assigned routes and schedules. The driver must adhere to time schedules, stay informed of changes, and maintain accurate documentation. Professionalism is expected in all aspects of providing transportation services.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Successful completion of Virginia Department of Education's training to operate a school bus.
Successful completion of all Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles written and practical pre-trip and on-road tests to a commercial driver's license.
Ability to operate all vehicle types used in transporting students.
Valid Va. CDL.
Minimum of three years of school bus driving experience.
A comparable amount of training and experience that provides the candidate with the necessary knowledge, skill and abilities to be able to perform the functions of the position, is acceptable in lieu of the diploma.
Must have and maintain the physical ability to safely operate the school bus and perform related job functions.
Requires the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact.
Ability to perform any required functions such as a vehicle pre-trip inspection, emergency evacuation to include, but not limited to, entering and exiting the school bus.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, and peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus and discern colors.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit, stand, twist, push use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
The employee must be able to smell smoke, fuel, and other odors.

Nice To Haves

Internal applicants will be considered.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the safe operation of a school bus.
Transports students safely to and from school, and other sites within designated route(s) or as runs assigned.
Adheres to time schedules when picking up students and reporting to schools.
Stays informed of schedule changes and responds appropriately.
Accurately completes and maintains all required reports and documentation.
Exhibit professionalism in all aspects of providing transportation services.
Operate all vehicle types used in transporting students.
Give and follow instructions, work well under stressful conditions or emergencies and maintain confidentiality.
Maintain control of students in a safe and calm manner while operating the vehicle.
Assist children using patience and understanding.
Effectively communicate and present information in person or using a two-way radio.
Establish and maintain favorable working relationships with other drivers, maintenance personnel, teachers, students and principals.
Exhibit a positive, professional image as a representative of the school division.
Demonstrate knowledge of rules and regulations promulgated by local, state and federal authorities.
Apply common sense understanding to carry out written or oral instructions.
Detect malfunctioning equipment.
Demonstrate alertness and good judgment concerning emergencies, disabled vehicles and irregular special requests by parents of riders.
Safely operate a hydraulic lift when necessary.
Administer first aid when necessary.
Perform a vehicle pre-trip inspection.
Perform emergency evacuation.
Secure students.
Lift, carry and/or push moderately heavy students as assigned.
Lift and/or move up to 35 lbs., and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs. without assistance.
Pass annual safety testing and annual physical to operate a school bus.
Meet any requirements as outlined in the Transportation Handbook.