Job Title: On-Call Bus Driver
Department: Transportation
Pay Grade: D120
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Director III - Transportation
GENERAL PURPOSE
Responsible for providing support to the educational process with specific responsibilities for transporting students over scheduled routes and/or to/from special excursions; ensuring vehicle is in safe operating condition; and ensuring safety of students during transport, loading and unloading from buses.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Advise students and other passengers of appropriate behavior for the purpose of reinforcing established guidelines and maintaining passenger safety.
Assist students and other passengers by providing safe loading and unloading from buses during normal transport and emergency situations.
Attend unit meetings, in-service training and workshops in order to gather information required to perform job functions.
Conduct emergency evacuation drills ensuring efficiency of procedures and complying with mandated requirements.
Drives school bus/s transporting passengers over scheduled routes to and from school and/or field trips in a safe and timely manner.
Fuel, inspect vehicle, and report defects maintaining vehicle in a safe operating condition.
Inform other school personnel and parents about events, policies and/or practices providing information and/or clarification of procedures.
Input pre-trip and post trip data into Zonar maintaining accurate records and compliance with state regulations.
Keep interior of vehicles swept and exterior windows clean ensuring safety, appearance, and sanitation of vehicle.
Monitor students and other passengers during transit ensuring the safe transportation of all passengers.
Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections ensuring the safe operating condition of the vehicle and complying with mandated regulations.
Prepare reports documenting activities, providing written reference, conveying information, and/or complying with established guidelines.
Report to their supervisor incidents, complaints, accidents and/or potential emergency situations resolving and/or recommending a resolution to the situation.
Report observations and/or incidents communicating information to appropriate personnel for their action.
Respond to inquiries from students, parents, and/or staff providing the necessary information regarding transportation services.
Perform other related duties as required/assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
Education and Experience
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
A minimum of one (1) year of related experience preferred.
Certificates, Licenses and Other Special Requirements
Class "B" CDL with passenger, air brake, and school bus endorsements.
Pre-Placement Physical Capacities Test.
Random Drug and Alcohol Testing.
Must pass a Criminal Background Check.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of basic math, including calculations using fractions, percentages and/or ratios, read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions.
Knowledge to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: emergency evacuation techniques; area streets and locations; basic vehicle maintenance; first aid; health standards and hazards; pertinent codes, policies, regulations and/or laws; safe driving practices; safety practices and procedures; two way radio communication; and utilizing wheelchairs, tie downs, child safety seats, lifts, and other equipment as needed.
Skill to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to routinely upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.
Skill based competencies required to perform the functions of the job, including adhering to safety practices; preparing and maintaining accurate records; and operating equipment used in transporting special needs students.
Ability to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job-related equipment.
Ability to work with others under a wide variety of circumstances; working with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using defined methods.
Ability to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of widely varied types and/or purposes; and utilize job-related equipment.
Ability to analyze issues and create action plans.
Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders communicating with diverse groups including school age riders; displaying tact and courtesy; exercising sound judgment; maintaining an understanding of the special needs of students and their parents; maintaining confidentiality; and working with constant distractions.
Ability to apply critical thinking/problem solving to improve work processes.
Ability to work as part of a team; analyze situations and make accurate decisions; work on multiple projects; and deal with frequent interruptions and changing work priorities.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
Work environment is indoors and outdoors with regular exposure to weather conditions; in proximity to the roadway; near moving mechanical parts and traffic; and in confined spaces.
The work is very heavy work that requires exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Must possess the physical ability to perform the following: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity.
Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: balancing, feeling, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, and walking.