What are the responsibilities and job description for the Van/Small Bus Driver position at Cape Cod Collaborative?
The Cape Cod Collaborative is an educational organization providing a
full range of instructional and support services to the students,
parents and public school staff of our 20 member districts, whose needs
are best addressed through a multi-district effort. Our student services
include: alternative education programs for low incident, special needs
populations; programs for the multi-handicapped; therapy and services
for students requiring specialized support; and a full range of
transportation services for both the special needs and general education
population. We coordinate collegial sharing opportunities for various
professional groups, conduct executive searches and offer a wide range
of professional development and training opportunities for the educators
and support personnel of our member districts. General Summary Under the
general supervision of the Transportation Department, the Bus Driver has
the primary responsibility for ensuring the health, safety and welfare
of the children during transport to and from school. This is a
school-year position. There is no expectation of employment when school
is not in session. Additional trips and summer work may be available to
interested drivers. Essential Functions: Completes a daily circle check
inspection of the bus and reports any conditions of concern to the
Transportation Office. Ensures that the two-way radio is in proper
working order. Ensures the bus always has sufficient fuel. Arranges for
and ensures completion of routine maintenance of the bus (e.g. oil
change). Transports the vehicle to and from maintenance facility and
provides notification regarding maintenance to the Transportation
Office. Maintains current route information. Operates the bus in
compliance with all road and safety regulations. Follows safe bus
loading and unloading procedures. Follows procedures to guarantee no
child is left alone on the bus without adult supervision at any time.
Verifies that all children have departed the bus at the end of each bus
route (morning, evening, field trips, or other special trips). Assures
that the bus is clean and disinfected, and in proper working condition
at all times. In case of accidents/emergencies, evacuates children
according to written and practiced procedures. Assures that emergency
procedures are followed in the event of an accident. Attends and
participates in mandatory training and other continuing education
opportunities. Performs other duties, as assigned. Maintains CPR/First
Aid certification. (The employer will provide training.) Follows all
Cape Cod Collaborative Policies And Procedures. Additional Requirements
Maintains a current CDL license with all necessary endorsements, or 7D
license, based on route assignment. Is over the age of twenty-one (21).
Knowledge of methods and procedures in safely transporting students to
school. Must complete required CORI and fingerprint background checks.
Must comply with mandatory random drug and alcohol testing. Must be
capable of lifting 40 lbs. and pushing wheelchairs. Must be able to move
through the bus, and to assist students in an emergency evacuation.
Ability to properly secure wheelchairs which includes bending, pulling,
and lifting Working Conditions: Must be able to work a flexible
schedule. This job involves sitting for long periods as well as
stooping, squatting, lifting, carrying, pushing and climbing. There is
the potential of infrequent exposure to blood and bodily fluids. There
is risk involved with travel on roads and highways. Must be able to
enter and exit a vehicle without assistance, must be able to move
physically throughout the bus, and withstand exposure to adverse weather
conditions. Working Hours: Working hours are dependent upon route
assignment. As drivers are responsible for transporting students to and
from school, there is usually a mid-day break in the workday.
full range of instructional and support services to the students,
parents and public school staff of our 20 member districts, whose needs
are best addressed through a multi-district effort. Our student services
include: alternative education programs for low incident, special needs
populations; programs for the multi-handicapped; therapy and services
for students requiring specialized support; and a full range of
transportation services for both the special needs and general education
population. We coordinate collegial sharing opportunities for various
professional groups, conduct executive searches and offer a wide range
of professional development and training opportunities for the educators
and support personnel of our member districts. General Summary Under the
general supervision of the Transportation Department, the Bus Driver has
the primary responsibility for ensuring the health, safety and welfare
of the children during transport to and from school. This is a
school-year position. There is no expectation of employment when school
is not in session. Additional trips and summer work may be available to
interested drivers. Essential Functions: Completes a daily circle check
inspection of the bus and reports any conditions of concern to the
Transportation Office. Ensures that the two-way radio is in proper
working order. Ensures the bus always has sufficient fuel. Arranges for
and ensures completion of routine maintenance of the bus (e.g. oil
change). Transports the vehicle to and from maintenance facility and
provides notification regarding maintenance to the Transportation
Office. Maintains current route information. Operates the bus in
compliance with all road and safety regulations. Follows safe bus
loading and unloading procedures. Follows procedures to guarantee no
child is left alone on the bus without adult supervision at any time.
Verifies that all children have departed the bus at the end of each bus
route (morning, evening, field trips, or other special trips). Assures
that the bus is clean and disinfected, and in proper working condition
at all times. In case of accidents/emergencies, evacuates children
according to written and practiced procedures. Assures that emergency
procedures are followed in the event of an accident. Attends and
participates in mandatory training and other continuing education
opportunities. Performs other duties, as assigned. Maintains CPR/First
Aid certification. (The employer will provide training.) Follows all
Cape Cod Collaborative Policies And Procedures. Additional Requirements
Maintains a current CDL license with all necessary endorsements, or 7D
license, based on route assignment. Is over the age of twenty-one (21).
Knowledge of methods and procedures in safely transporting students to
school. Must complete required CORI and fingerprint background checks.
Must comply with mandatory random drug and alcohol testing. Must be
capable of lifting 40 lbs. and pushing wheelchairs. Must be able to move
through the bus, and to assist students in an emergency evacuation.
Ability to properly secure wheelchairs which includes bending, pulling,
and lifting Working Conditions: Must be able to work a flexible
schedule. This job involves sitting for long periods as well as
stooping, squatting, lifting, carrying, pushing and climbing. There is
the potential of infrequent exposure to blood and bodily fluids. There
is risk involved with travel on roads and highways. Must be able to
enter and exit a vehicle without assistance, must be able to move
physically throughout the bus, and withstand exposure to adverse weather
conditions. Working Hours: Working hours are dependent upon route
assignment. As drivers are responsible for transporting students to and
from school, there is usually a mid-day break in the workday.