What are the responsibilities and job description for the 30 hour School Bus Driving Position position at RSU 73 Transportation Department?
Job Overview
Join our team as a dedicated School Bus Driver, where you'll play a vital role in ensuring the safe and reliable transportation of students to and from school each day. This 30-hour position offers an energetic and rewarding opportunity to contribute to the community by providing safe, punctual, and courteous transportation services. As a key member of our transportation team, you will be responsible for transporting students safely while maintaining a positive and disciplined environment onboard.
Responsibilities
- Safely operate school buses in accordance with traffic laws, vehicle codes, and transportation safety regulations.
- Pick up and drop off students at designated locations, ensuring timely arrivals and departures.
- Assist students with wheelchair assistance and provide support for children with special needs or disabilities.
- Follow emergency response procedures for transportation, including emergency stop procedures and handling unexpected incidents.
- Maintain discipline and manage student behavior to promote a safe environment during transit.
- Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the vehicle to ensure mechanical safety and cleanliness.
- Communicate effectively with school staff, parents, students, and dispatchers using clear English or bilingual communication skills.
- Respond quickly to traffic changes or road hazards to ensure passenger safety at all times.
- Uphold school policy knowledge and adhere to all transportation safety regulations throughout your shift.
- Complete accurate logs, incident reports, and shift documentation as required.
Skills
- Proven experience in bus driving, commercial driving, or transit bus operation.
- Knowledge of traffic laws, vehicle codes, heavy lifting techniques, and emergency response procedures for transportation.
- Strong communication skills in English; bilingual abilities are a plus for serving diverse communities.
- Ability to perform quick responses to traffic changes and maintain focus under pressure.
- Familiarity with student discipline strategies, behavior management, and childcare practices.
- Mechanical knowledge of vehicle systems for basic troubleshooting and safety checks.
- Experience working with children or seniors is highly desirable to foster a caring environment.
- Valid driver’s license with appropriate endorsements for school bus or commercial driving; knowledge of state and local commercial driving laws is essential.
- CPR certification, first aid training, including child-specific first aid procedures.
- Ability to lift heavy objects safely when necessary for vehicle maintenance or passenger assistance.
Join us in making a difference by providing safe, reliable transportation that supports our students’ educational journey!
Pay: From $24.11 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Retirement plan
- Uniform allowance
- Union benefits
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $24