Bus Driver

Position Type:

Support Staff

Date Posted:

4/29/2021

Location:

District

Date Available:

immediately

Closing Date:

open until filled

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Title: Bus Driver

Reports to: Chief Operating Officer

Direct reports: None

Hours: AM/PM Bus Routes

Job Objective: Responsible for operating the school transit bus on assigned routes to and from school and special events; provides safe and secure transportation service to students.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma, GED, or related experience and training is preferred.

• Pass pre-employment testing (drug screen, background check, driving record check, and physical)

• Valid CDL license with School Bus, Passenger, and Airbrakes endorsements; or willing to complete our in-house CDL training program.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Drives students to and from school and special events in a safe, responsible manner.

• Obeys all traffic laws and transportation practices.

• Monitors students and enforces District policies and rules of conduct.

• Reports behavior issues and other concerns to the supervisor.

• Performs daily vehicle inspections as required by federal and state laws and assures the bus is operating correctly.

• Performs daily trip and mileage log entry.

• Conducts complete post-trip interior inspection of the school bus for remaining students before leaving the bus.

• Inspects vehicles, and identifies vehicle problems requiring additional maintenance and repair.

• Cleans the bus interior, sweeps the floors, and cleans windows and seats.

• Attends all required training/professional development.

• Attends Peaceful Bus curriculum days to build relationships with riders and school staff.

• Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with students, clients, visitors, and Kasson-Mantorville Schools staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.

• Enthusiastically promotes the District's goals and priorities in compliance with all policies and procedures.

• At times may be required to work outside normal business hours and work extended hours to accomplish requirements of the position.

• Other duties or tasks may be assigned on an as-needed basis.