On-Call Bus Driver-TS

Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation•Toppenish, WA

1d•$21

About The Position

Incumbent is responsible for operating a school bus and transporting Tribal School students and other authorized personnel safely and efficiently over specified routes to and from school and various extracurricular activity trips as authorized by the school administrators. Operates school buses under all types of weather conditions including but not limited to; fog, rain, hail, sleet, snow, and ice. Incumbent will conduct pre-trip inspections; observes safety regulations and policies and performs related work. Examples of Work Performed: Operate a school for the purpose of transporting students to and from school routinely on strict scheduled routes and or school activities both within the and outside the school district boundaries. Maintain, inspect and clean school buses and related equipment as required by the state and district policy; to include interior/exterior sweeping and washing, installation of fuel, oil and coolant, checking tire inflation, etc. report any mechanical defects and report any bus malfunctions or needed repairs. Maintain good order among students as related to safety, while the bus in in motion, parked, boarding and exit, cross streets and/or roadways near bus stops. Report unsafe acts or conditions which require the attention of any person rather than the driver. Obeys all traffic laws and transportation practices as outlined in the CDL manual, Bus Driver Handbook, School Board Policy and local ordinances. Ensure that the bus can be operated safely and conducts pre-trip and post-trip safety inspections as required by federal and state laws to include observing visual defects and checking operating systems to include brakes, horn, lights, emergency flashers, extended stop arms, and door-opening devices. Legible and accurate completion forms, records and reports that may include the number of passengers, trip requests, hours worked, route studies, accident reports, mileage and fuel consumption as required. Attend meetings, in-service trainings, workshops, etc. for the purpose of gathering information required to perform job functions. Operate and service all school bus equipment and accessories including but not limited to fire extinguisher, highway warning kits, snow chains, sanders, first aid kits, etc. Drive students and teachers on field trips, extracurricular activities, and other special events, often in evenings and at night as assigned. Reports all accidents immediately, requesting police or ambulance service as needed; assists injured person(s) until services arrive; and completes required accident reports. Perform required operational and safety inspections of the school bus and all related equipment. Drives a school transportation vehicle within a prescribe route(s) in accordance with time schedules: picking up and discharging students at designated stops. Perform other related duties as assigned by Transportation Supervisor for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the unit.

Requirements

Must possess a Commercial Driver's License A (CDL-A) or B (CDL-B) with Passenger (P), School Bus (S) and Air Brakes Restriction (K) endorsements.
Must be 21 years of age or older.
High School diploma or GED.
Must have five (5) years of experience driving a passenger vehicle.
Driving record must be within the guidelines contained in the Commercial Motor Vehicle Act of 1986 and meet all applicable State and Federal requirements for CDL.
Required to pass a pre-employment background/fingerprint check according to Yakama Nation Tribal School requirements.
Must have no history of child abuse/neglect and drug/alcohol abuse.
Must possess a valid First Aid/CPR card or ability to obtain one within six (6) months of hire.
Required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, and random testing when requested.
Must possess a valid Washington State Driver's License with the ability to obtain a Yakama Nation Driving Permit.

Nice To Haves

Commercial Driver's License Training Certificate.

Responsibilities

Operate a school for the purpose of transporting students to and from school routinely on strict scheduled routes and or school activities both within the and outside the school district boundaries.
Maintain, inspect and clean school buses and related equipment as required by the state and district policy; to include interior/exterior sweeping and washing, installation of fuel, oil and coolant, checking tire inflation, etc. report any mechanical defects and report any bus malfunctions or needed repairs.
Maintain good order among students as related to safety, while the bus in in motion, parked, boarding and exit, cross streets and/or roadways near bus stops.
Report unsafe acts or conditions which require the attention of any person rather than the driver.
Obeys all traffic laws and transportation practices as outlined in the CDL manual, Bus Driver Handbook, School Board Policy and local ordinances.
Ensure that the bus can be operated safely and conducts pre-trip and post-trip safety inspections as required by federal and state laws to include observing visual defects and checking operating systems to include brakes, horn, lights, emergency flashers, extended stop arms, and door-opening devices.
Legible and accurate completion forms, records and reports that may include the number of passengers, trip requests, hours worked, route studies, accident reports, mileage and fuel consumption as required.
Attend meetings, in-service trainings, workshops, etc. for the purpose of gathering information required to perform job functions.
Operate and service all school bus equipment and accessories including but not limited to fire extinguisher, highway warning kits, snow chains, sanders, first aid kits, etc.
Drive students and teachers on field trips, extracurricular activities, and other special events, often in evenings and at night as assigned.
Reports all accidents immediately, requesting police or ambulance service as needed; assists injured person(s) until services arrive; and completes required accident reports.
Perform required operational and safety inspections of the school bus and all related equipment.
Drives a school transportation vehicle within a prescribe route(s) in accordance with time schedules: picking up and discharging students at designated stops.
Perform other related duties as assigned by Transportation Supervisor for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the unit.