School Van Driver

Express Employment Professionals-Farmingdale, NY is looking for a school bus driver to join our team. The shift hours are at 6am-9:30am (break) 1:30pm-4:30pm. FULL TIME. ** CDL class CPS required **

SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to
meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; administering CPR and/or first aid; applying pertinent policies, regulations and/or laws; safely operating company vehicles,
fire extinguisher, two way radio, and passenger mobility devices; and preparing and maintaining
accurate records.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math; read a variety of manuals, write documents
following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and analyze situations to
define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to
satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: emergency evacuation techniques; area
streets and locations; basic vehicle maintenance; CPR; first aid; health standards and hazards;
pertinent policies, regulations and/or laws; safe driving practices; safety practices and
procedures; two way radio communication; and utilizing wheelchairs, tie downs, child safetyseats, lifts, etc. (by assignment).

ABILITY is required to gather and/or collate data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is
required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined
and similar processes; and operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods. Ability is
also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with similar types of
data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues
and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of
guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate to significant. Specific ability-based
competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: being attentive
to detail; communicating with diverse groups including school age riders; displaying tact and
courtesy; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships; exercising sound
judgment; maintaining an understanding of the special needs of students and their parents;
maintaining confidentiality; and working with constant distractions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS. The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions
require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling;
some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. The
job is performed under some temperature extremes and under conditions with some exposure to
risk of injury and/or illness.

Essential Functions

• Advises students and other passengers of appropriate behavior for the purpose of reinforcing established guidelines and maintaining passenger safety.
• Assesses incidents, complaints, accidents and/or potential emergency situations (e.g. road hazards, medical emergencies, accidents, etc.) for the purpose of resolving and/or recommending a resolution to the situation.
• Assists students and other passengers for the purpose of providing safe loading and unloading from buses during normal transport and emergency situations.
• Attends meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of gathering information required to perform job functions.
• Cleans assigned vehicles interior, for the purpose of ensuring safety, appearance, and sanitation of vehicle.
• Conducts emergency evacuation drills at least three (3) a year for the purpose of ensuring efficiency of procedures and complying with mandated requirements.
• Drives school bus for the purpose of transporting passengers over scheduled routes to and from school and/or field trips in a safe and timely manner.
• Ensuring vehicle is fueled and fluids are checked (e.g. oil, water, washer fluid, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining vehicle in a safe operating condition.
• Informs other school personnel and parents of events, policies and/or practices (e.g. scheduled stops, established routes, route conditions, etc.) for the purpose of providing information and/or

clarification of procedures.

• Monitors students and other passengers during transit for the purpose of ensuring the safe

transportation of all passengers.

• Performs a thorough Post Trip Inspection of the vehicle after every route to ensure all passengers

have disembarked at their proper destination.

• Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections (e.g. fluid levels, tire pressure, exterior condition, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the safe operating condition of the vehicle and complying with

mandated guidelines.

• Prepares reports (e.g. field trips reports, incident reports, inspections records, passenger misconduct, mileage logs, student counts, routing information, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, conveying information, and/or complying with established guidelines.
• Reports observations and/or incidents (e.g. discipline, accidents, inappropriate social behavior, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to appropriate personnel for their action.
• Responds to inquiries from students, parents, and/or staff for the purpose of providing the necessary information regarding transportation services.

Other Functions

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.