QUALIFICATIONS:

• Hold a valid Maine license to drive a school bus.
• Must have passed a physical exam as directed by state requirements and comply with stipulations recommended by school’s examining physician.
• Participate in Driving Dynamics course as recommended by the State and required by the District.
• High School graduate or GED preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend technical information.
• Ability to work safely with chemicals and equipment.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other employees. Be a team player
• Self directed / motivated.
• Job requires physical ability to lift 40lbs., stand, climb stairs and ladders, lift, push, pull, and bend for extended periods.
• CPR Certified.
• Maine State Criminal History Record Check.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform pre-trip "walk-around" inspection of the vehicle before operation and report defects to lead mechanic by means of a defect card.
• Keep oil, coolant and fuel at a proper operating level.
• Maintain vehicle in a clean and orderly fashion.
• Supervise and discipline all passengers during their conveyance.
• Report students needing further disciplinary action to the Transportation Director or his/her designee.
• Observe and obey all traffic laws and safety regulations of the State, the Town and the District.
• Keep to assigned schedule discharging only authorized students at only authorized bus stops.
• Offer input in regard to bus routes, stops and to notify the transportation office of student changes.
• Notify transportation office of any mechanical failure or buses running late on an assigned run.
• Perform and record at least three emergency evacuations for each trip load of students per year.
• Attend all transportation safety meetings and conferences as directed and apply the knowledge obtained at these meetings to the proper operation of the assigned vehicle and route.
• Report ALL accidents no matter how small to the Director of Transportation & Custodial Services follow the verbal report with a written accident form.
• Perform general custodial and maintenance duties at the assigned location(s).
• Provide an adequate custodial inventory of materials and supplies.
• Perform emergency custodial duties during the school day.
• Replace materials as needed such as paper towels, soap, light bulbs, etc.
• Maintain the building in a safe, neat and orderly fashion.
• Help keep the grounds and play areas free from litter.
• Assume responsibility for the general security of the building.
• Assume responsibility for the general fire safety of the building.
• Become familiar with all emergency procedures of the building including valves, switches and other building equipment.
• Keeping exits and entrances clear and safe including snow removal, sanding, etc. Also to include any portable classrooms that are associated with the building.
• Offer input to the Director of Transportation & Custodial Services or his/her designee in regards to materials, equipment, procedures, and maintenance needs.
• Be in uniform dress code all the days required in the Support Staff Contract.
• Follow all necessary requirements regarding time clock procedures.
• Wear proper personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Know and understand the use of Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Perform additional duties as directed by the Director of Transportation & Custodial Services or his/her designee.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Full-time, school year only position to include snow days, scrub weeks

EVALUATION: Completed annually by the Director of Support Services or their designee.

NOTE: The above job description reflects the general requirements necessary to describe the principal functions or responsibilities of the job identified and shall not be interpreted as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job, either at present or in the future.