What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bus Driver position at Laurel Public Schools?
Job Title: Part-Time Bus Driver
Job Summary: The Laurel Public Schools are seeking a qualified applicant for a part-time (0.5) Bus Driver position. This role involves operating a school/motor coach bus and transporting school-aged children and other authorized personnel safely and efficiently over specified routes to and from schools and various activities.
Essential Functions:
Minimum Qualifications:
Job Summary: The Laurel Public Schools are seeking a qualified applicant for a part-time (0.5) Bus Driver position. This role involves operating a school/motor coach bus and transporting school-aged children and other authorized personnel safely and efficiently over specified routes to and from schools and various activities.
Essential Functions:
- Communicates with the Transportation Director for any changes in normal duties or new student passengers, including communicating orally while the bus is in motion when needed.
- Ensures the bus can operate safely before driving and conducts pre- and post-trip safety inspections as required by federal and state laws.
- Operates the vehicle safely over an assigned route, picking up and delivering only authorized students at assigned bus stops, and watches to ensure that no one hurrying for the bus is left behind.
- Keeps assigned time schedules, which may require driving during pre-day light and dusk periods, and makes every effort to be on time while ensuring safety.
- Obeys all traffic laws and transportation practices as outlined in the CDL manual, Bus Driver Handbook, Montana School Bus Standards, School Board Policy, and local ordinances.
- Observes all mandatory safety regulations for school buses and keeps all emergency exits clear of obstructions.
- Secures wheelchairs, car seats, and other restraining devices on the bus, as needed.
- Maintains student discipline on the bus and enforces rules governing student conduct, including through oral communication with the bus is in motion.
- Reports undisciplined students to the proper authority and compiles written reports as requested in accordance with the bus driver handbook and the Student Handbook.
- Conducts semi-annual bus evacuation drills as required by the Office of Public Instruction and Montana Bus Standards and implements evacuations as required in an emergency to include safely exiting the school bus.
- Reports all accidents immediately, requesting police or ambulance service as needed; assists injured persons until services arrive; and completes required accident reports.
- Notifies the proper authority in cases of mechanical failure, safety deficiencies, or other incidents.
- Regulates heating, cooling, and ventilating equipment provided on the bus for the comfort of the passengers.
- Drives students and teachers on field trips, extracurricular activities, and special events, often in evenings and at night, when requested or chosen.
- Exercises responsible leadership and appropriate behavior when on out-of-district school trips.
- Returns the bus to the assigned bus lot, performs a post-trip inspection, and secures the bus according to procedures.
- Completes the required 15 hours of annual training and all department meetings.
- Submits to drug and alcohol testing when requested.
- Maintains a commercial driver's license as required by the State Department of Transportation and maintains First Aid/CPR certification.
- Heats and communicates orally when the bus is in motion, communicates orally on a two-way radio with transportation dispatch and emergency services while the bus is in motion. Communicates effectively and positively with parents, students, staff, and co-workers.
- Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
- Keeps the assigned bus clean and fueled.
- Maintains an assigned seating chart.
- Reports all safety violations.
- Performs all other related duties as assigned by the Director of Transportation.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma/GED; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience as determined by Human Resources.
- Must have 5 years of driving experience.
- Must be able to obtain a CDL license in accordance with Federal and State guidelines.
- Must pass a pre-employment and all random CDL drug tests.
- Maintain a current DOT Medical Certification at all times.
- Must possess or be able to obtain a valid commercial driver's license to operate a school bus or must acquire one after completion of the Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) course.
- Must possess basic first aid and CPR certification or must acquire such within 90 days of completing ELDT and receipt of your commercial driver's license.
- Must possess an excellent driving record in compliance with District and State standards, excellent driving skill, and must successfully complete the school bus driver training course.
- Must possess a good knowledge of procedures and Federal/State laws governing the safe operation of a school bus prior to the completion of the training course.
- Must possess knowledge of, or the ability accurately and quickly learn, local street and road systems.
- Must possess knowledge of, or the ability to accurately and quickly learn, how to properly secure a wheelchair, car seat, and other restraining devices on a school bus.
- Must possess the ability to maintain student discipline and ensure that student behavior is not a distraction to safe driving.
- Must possess the ability to recognize and report any unsafe act or condition.
- Must remain in compliance with state/district regulations regarding the use of controlled substances and alcohol as applied to bus drivers and give full access to The Clearinghouse Register.
- Must meet the mandated physical and mental requirements established by the state and the US Department of Transportation-the district is not permitted to employ individuals that do note these standards.
- Must be capable of working independently and possess the ability to understand and follow through on oral and written instructions.
- Must possess the ability to communicate effectively and positively with students, parents, and faculty.
- Knowledge of general concepts of child growth, development, and behavior characteristics.
- Applicable policies, procedures, and regulations covering specific areas of assignment.
- Assume responsibility for assisting in supervision of students.
- Safety rules and regulations.
- Demonstrate an understanding, patient, warm, positive, and receptive attitude toward all children.
- Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
- Maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, students, parents, and general public.
- Ability to handle stressful situations and effectively manage time and responsibilities.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of employment and student matters.
