Route School Bus Driver

SUMMARY: Transport students to and from school and activities while maintaining safety and enforcing and complying with District, State and Federal regulations.

Apply on our website here: https://www.applitrack.com/thompson/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Transportation

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Transport students to and from school while following CDE, CDL and District policies.
• Ensure the safety of students entering, exiting and riding the bus and while crossing the street.
• Inspect vehicle in compliance with State, Federal and District policy before and after driving assignments. Report all safety defects and ensure vehicle is in compliance.
• Maintain discipline on the bus. Report infractions to parents, school authorities and transportation supervisor. Contact parent for meeting if necessary.
• Maintain interior and exterior cleanliness of assigned vehicle.
• Ensure safety equipment meets requirements. Check for adequate fuel, oil and coolant.
• Assist in monitoring and responding to student’s physical, medical or emotional needs.
• Update route sheets as required when students are added or taken off route.
• Report accidents, incidents, hazards, breakdowns and delays to dispatch or supervisor.
• Attend training classes, first aid and in-service meetings. Conduct emergency evacuations.
• Maintain reports, records and written documentation as required or requested by supervisor.
• Work in cooperation with Bus Para in operating bus lift and securing adaptive devices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITY:

• Basic math, writing, communication, and accounting skills.
• Operating knowledge of type A, B, C, and D School Buses, 2-way radio, fire extinguisher, electronic fuel pumps and specialized equipment preferred at hire.

SUPERVISION/TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITY:
Directly supervises students. Spends up to 50% of time conducting supervisory responsibilities. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include addressing complaints and resolving problems and disciplining.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

EXPERIENCE:
0 – 2 years experience in bus or truck driving preferred. Previous experience working with children helpful.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS:
Must possess valid Colorado Commercial Driver’s License (Class B with P2 and S endorsements) within 2 weeks of hire. Must acquire First Aid certification within three months of hire.

SAFETY TO SELF AND OTHERS:

• In order to safely perform this position, you must familiarize yourself with the safety rules of your job and participate in all safety training provided by your department. You must wear personal protective equipment whenever required, ask for assistance if the task requires more than one person and, if you’re unsure how to perform a task safely, stop and ask your supervisor for instruction before continuing.
• All employees of the District are responsible for maintaining a safe and healthy work place and insuring that safety precautions and practices are followed.
• We expect you to immediately report any unsafe working conditions or safety problems to your supervisor. Until corrective action is taken, be sure that the area or condition is restricted and that cautionary devices, i.e., cones, temporary fencing, floor signs, etc. are in place so that others are not affected or injured.

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk or hear. The employee must be able to step up onto a 16½ “high step on a frequent basis. The employee must be able to exert 15 pounds of force to operate the brake pedal and 10 pounds of force to turn the steering wheel. The employee must be able to exert up to 35 pounds of vertical pushing force, 55 pounds of horizontal pushing and 55 pounds of downward pulling force. The employee must also be able to lift 50 pounds regularly. In the event of an emergency evacuation of a School Bus, the employee may be required to assist in the evacuation of children from the rear of the vehicle, requiring the ability to lift or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance, vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
Thompson School District shall not discriminate in its employment or hiring practices on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability. The Superintendent is committed to cultural diversity among district personnel as a means of enriching educational experience. The District shall identify, solicit, and consider applicants for employment from a broad spectrum of qualified individuals who will contribute to that effort.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibility, or qualifications associated with the job.

Apply on our website here: https://www.applitrack.com/thompson/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Transportation

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Temporary

Pay: $23.19 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• School bus driving preferred: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• CDL (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road