Bus Driver - Trainee Multiple Positions
Bus Driver - Trainee Multiple Positions
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Job Description
Location:
Transportation FacilityRecruiting Start Date:
02/03/2025Estimated Start Date:
02/10/2025Drives a bus used in the service of a school or system; provides safe efficient courteous customercentered transportation to and from school and related activities; transports general education and/or special needs students to and from school and related activitiesIncumbent must meet all requirements of local state and federal regulations for controlled substance testing including preemployment reasonable suspicion postaccident and random drug and alcohol testing.
The Academy District 20 school bus driver is a parttime position where you are guaranteed 20 hours a week and will be eligible for medical vision dental and life insurance benefits. Academy District 20 school bus drivers are required to possess a Commercial Driver License (CDL) with a Passenger and School Bus endorsement.
Prior to starting as a school bus driver you will apply and be hired as a temporary bus driver trainee. As a temporary bus driver trainee you will be trained and tested to receive a CDL. You will be responsible for all fees associated with the CDL. Academy District 20 will cover the cost of your DOT physical. While training you will not be eligible for benefits and must be available for training five to eight hours a day Monday through Friday. Once you have completed your training (including successfully passing the test for your CDL and DOT physical) your position will be updated to a school bus driver.
The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and other key duties that may be required. The description may not include all functions performed by the incumbents in various locations. The district reserves the right to modify or change the duties or the essential functions of this job at any time.
Reports consistently for work as scheduled
Performs other duties as assigned
Attains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards
Attends training and inservice meetings
Completes pretrip and posttrip inspections as required
Consults supervisors and/or dispatch staff members on route modifications
Ensures that all safety rules and regulations are followed
Identifies and reports mechanical malfunctions to appropriate staff members
Keeps current with applicable local federal and state regulations and laws governing the operation of school transportation vehicles
Maintains accurate and up to date transportation paperwork
Maintains cleanliness and orderly appearance of district vehicles including washing vehicles on a regular basis
Maneuvers and secures wheelchairs
Performs simulated or actual emergency evacuations of all vehicle occupants
Prepares accurate directions for each assigned route and includes specific mapbased instructions
Prepares work orders and reports/solves maintenance and mechanical problems before they become emergencies
Safely secures students in safety vests car seats or seat belts
Stays current with student behavioral management techniques
Successfully completes road skills test skills course and written evaluations
Supervises loading and unloading of buses
Transports students on scheduled school days established by the district to and from the school and related activities safely and efficiently
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to drive and operate a school bus safely
Ability to drive district vehicles in adverse weather or as needed to meet department requirements
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals from many diverse backgrounds and professions including supervisors administrators coworkers staff students parents and the general public
Ability to follow oral and written instructions
Ability to greet and interact with the public in a courteous and professional manner
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear priorities
Ability to provide a warm and caring attitude toward students
Ability to recognize safety issues in the workplace
Ability to supervise students on a daily basis
Ability to understand special student needs
Ability to work days hours locations and assignments as directed by the supervisor within the position responsibilities
Ability to work independently without direct supervision
Commitment to the education of students as a primary responsibility
Demonstrates citizenship compassion courage discernment excellence honesty hope integrity patience perseverance reliability respect responsibility and trustworthiness
Detailoriented
Energetic creative innovative flexible
Excellent cooperative collaborative and problemsolving skills
Knowledge and retention of district traffic patterns and the local road network
Knowledge of district operations rules policies procedures and regulations
Strong organizational interpersonal written listening and verbal communication skills
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a staff member typically encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. They are included for informational purposes and are not allinclusive.
The noise level in the work environment may alternate among quiet moderate and loud.
The incumbent is frequently required to interact in person and through communication methods with the students public and/or other staff.
The incumbent is required to work scheduled school/work hours and/or days.
The incumbent may be required to work extended school/work hours and/or days as directed.
The incumbent may experience exposure to all types of weather conditions high noise levels dust fumes and other elements associated with transportation duties.
The incumbent may experience exposure to stressful or confrontational situations.
Work is generally performed in a transportation vehicle.
Physical Demands: The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not allinclusive. All physical demands if listed are considered essential functions
Sits stands walks stoops kneels and crouches/squats while performing duties
Has oral and auditory capacity enabling interaction interpersonally and/or through communication devices
Uses eyes hands and finger coordination enabling the use of equipment and writing utensils
Subject to hazardous conditions of ice and snow while performing transportation duties
Lifts or carries burdens up to 50 lbs. and pushes and/or pulls other burdens weighing 100 lbs.; may have to lift students when required
Has visual capacity enabling safe operation of tools and machinery
Distinguishes depth and objects in a wide field of vision
Spends the majority of time sitting and may stand and walk while performing duties
Conducts activities involving climbing stooping kneeling/bending crouching/squatting twisting and reaching
Cognitive Functions: The following are some of the cognitive functions commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not allinclusive. The staff member may be required to analyze communicate compare compile compute coordinate copy evaluate instruct negotiate synthesize reason and use interpersonal skills.
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Compensation Rate:
$21.63
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
20Hours per Day:
4.0 hours
Hours will be split between mornings and afternoons.
Number of Days per Year:
171 days
Benefits Eligibility:
Under PartTime Ineligible
For more information on our benefits please visit Employee Benefits Academy District 20 (asd20.
FLSA Status:
United States of America (NonExempt)How to Apply:
New applicants (including current district staff members) must use the Workday application portal. Documents emailed directly to a supervisor will not be considered for application purposes and will not receive a response. A completed online application also includes the following uploaded documents in PDF format:
A current resume
Please do not call to request site visits or interviews at the school/location. Please direct all inquiries via the email address indicated on the posting
Hiring Manager Email:
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Part-Time
