School Bus Driver - Full Time

NELSONS BUS SERVICE INC•Mcfarland, WI

About The Position

This position provides safe and efficient transportation of passengers and/or other authorized personnel to local or distant points in accordance with assigned routes and time schedules. Driver will either operate a school bus or other vehicle as assigned. Employees must exercise skill and judgment in a safe, reliable and courteous manner while operating a school bus or other vehicle. Work is performed under the direction of a Director of Transportation, while also taking direction from additional supervisors when assigned duties in their area. This position shall be assigned a full-time schedule based upon the assigned district’s school year calendar; however, employees will be required to commit to hours during non-contract days for trips, cleaning/washing vehicles, test driving routes, observing driving staff’s skills, bus deliveries, and other duties as assigned. Must work when school is not in session to maintain weekly hours between 35-40 hours. This position may also be asked to report to either company location to complete the assigned duties.

Requirements

High School education or equivalent required.
Must possess the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide numbers for purposes of completing time cards and mileage/fuel reports.
Ability to operate office equipment (copier, fax, printers) and voice communication equipment.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions including Wisconsin Commercial Driver’s Manual, employee handbook, short correspondence, memos, and route maps/information.
Ability to write simple correspondence such as maintenance forms and mileage/fuel reports.
Customer service skills including the ability to effectively speak to customers, other employees, the Dispatcher or the Terminal Manager.
Must show sensitivity needed to deal with complaints.
Ability to listen to and communicate with managers and co-workers as well as with all sectors of the general public.
Must be 21 years of age.
Valid Wisconsin Commercial Driver’s License with Passenger and Student endorsements is required. Training provided if other requirements are met.
Must successfully pass the pre-employment Department of Transportation fitness for duty; drug, alcohol testing, physical examination and background check including review of driving record. Must have a commendable driving record.
Attendance, punctuality, and consistency are requirements of the position.
Employee shall ensure work responsibilities are covered when absent.
Arrival at meetings and appointments on time is expected of the position.
Must be flexible to deal with work schedule changes due to unexpected events.

Responsibilities

During school days, provides student transportation services for AM, Midday, and PM routes.
Must be flexible in daily/weekly assignments to alter work schedule to help cover trips and fill out full time schedule expectations.
During open sign-up periods for trip sign-up during school year operations, this position will be last in line to identify preferred trips during each sign-up period.
To fulfill schedule requirements during the school year, this position shall fulfill full-time schedule in the following areas as prioritized by the supervisor; assist service department with bus cleaning/washing/fueling, dealership fleet movements between locations or body shop(s), test drive routes, assist driver safety team with driver evaluations/training, route review/testing, and assist administratively as requested.
Provide non-school year transportation duties for summer school, trips, delivery of sold units to customer locations, assist driver safety team with driver evaluations/training, route review/testing, assist administratively as requested., and additional tasks within the scope of work as assigned.
This position shall schedule time off during non-school days within reason. Standard practice would allow 5 non-consecutive days off to be taken during in-session school days to minimize impact on school year operations.
Complies with local and State traffic regulations and Wisconsin Commercial Driver’s License requirements.
Safely transports students and/or other authorized passengers per assigned time schedule, route, and bus assignment. Transports only authorized passengers and discharges only at authorized stops per the route plan.
Adhere to adopted routes, schedules, and operating policies and procedures.
Assist passengers in getting on and off the bus as needed. Safely operate ramp, assist in placement of wheelchairs or other similar mobility assistance devices for the disabled, and secure wheelchairs/mobility assistance devices.
Provides quality customer service and communicates safety requirements to all passengers. Makes decisions in a variety of situations regarding priorities and effectively handling emergencies.
Addresses passenger misconduct immediately to ensure the safety of all passengers while maintaining professionalism. Reports misconduct to Terminal Manager and completes misconduct report prior to completing the shift.
Reports delays, accidents, and maintenance needs. Must be flexible to deal with work schedule changes such as traffic delays, flat tire, or other unexpected events.
Regulates heating, lighting, and ventilation systems for passenger comfort.
Inspects bus and checks, gas, oil, tires and water before departure. Completes pre and post-trip inspections per CDL requirements and as instructed.
Completes required mileage/fuel report, maintenance requests and time cards in specified time frame.
Follows Nelson’s Bus Service, Inc. policies and procedures; upholds organizational values; exhibits respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a harassment-free work environment; demonstrates knowledge of EEO practices and guidelines.
Observes safety and security procedures; reports unsafe conditions to management team. Demonstrates a commitment to company safety and risk management efforts.
Performs other duties as assigned.