What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Bus Driver position at Poland Central School District?
GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION:
Full-time bus drivers transport students on an assigned route from home to school and school to home. District positions are full-time, across 10 months (September- June). During the school year, drivers with full-time status can sign up to transport students for school field trips, athletic trips, and certain extra-curricular activities for additional income.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must:
- Be 21 years of age and possess a clean, valid Driver's License.
- Able to work 5:15 am to 9:00 am and 1:30 pm to 5:00 pm to be available to fulfill routing needs.
- Be subject to fingerprinting requirements,
- Have a commitment to safety and reliability,
- Pass a background check, physical, and drug test
- Satisfy the requirements for School Bus Driver set forth in the Rules and Regulation of the New York State Commissioner of Education
PAY:
Starting pay for applicants who currently hold a CDL class B with P and S endorsement is $25.00/hour. Applicants with prior school bus driving experience will be credited with prior years of service and will be offered a wage above the starting rate.
EXAMPLES OF WORK: (Illustrative only)
- Operates a school bus on a regular schedule and on special occasions, as needed;
- Checks the operating condition of the bus before starting on a trip;
- Reports any operational defect to immediate superior;
- Informs children about safety practices;
- Maintains orderly conduct of children on bus;
- Keeps interior and exterior of vehicle clean and neat;
- Maintains records of mileage, routes, time and incidents;
- Prepares and maintains maps of routes and pick-up points;
- May be required to perform minor maintenance tasks on the vehicle.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES:
- Good knowledge of driving safety practices and traffic laws and regulations;
- Ability to operate a bus under difficult driving and road conditions;
- Ability to make minor repairs to the vehicle;
- Ability to understand and follow simple oral and written directions;
- Ability to get along well with children and command their respect;
- Mechanical aptitude;
- Mental alertness;
- Dependability;
- Physical condition commensurate with the duties of the position.
Applicants who do not currently have a CDL class B with P and S endorsement and have all the other qualifications knowledge and skills are encouraged to apply and complete training.
NOT LOOKING FOR A COMMITMENT?
Apply to be a substitute driver. We need occasional help, too.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25