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Job Description
Gretna Public Schools
Bus Driver Job Description
It is the policy of Gretna Public Schools to not discriminate on the basis of sex disability race color religion veteran status national or ethnic origin age marital status pregnancy childbirth or related medical condition or other protected status in its educational programs admission policies employment policies or other administered programs. Persons requiring accommodations to apply and/or be considered for positions are asked to make their request to the Superintendent.
Job Title: Bus/Van Driver
Department: Transportation
Education Level and Certification: High school degree or GED. Must maintain at all times during employment an unrestricted motor vehicle operators license a school bus permit as required by state and federal laws and a satisfactory driving record that meets requirements of Board policy.
Reports To: Director of Transportation/Principal
Performance Responsibilities and Job Tasks
- Follow safety rules as students board and exit buses or cross streets near bus stops.
- Comply with traffic regulations to operate vehicles in a safe and courteous manner.
- Check the condition of vehicles tires brakes windshield wipers lights oil fuel water and safety equipment to ensure that everything is in working order (pre- and post-inspections).
- Maintain order among students during trips to ensure safety.
- Pick up and drop off students at regularly scheduled neighborhood locations following strict time schedules.
- Report any bus malfunctions or needed repairs.
- Drive gasoline diesel or electrically powered multi-passenger vehicles to transport students between neighborhoods schools and school activities.
- Prepare and submit reports that may include the number of passengers or trips hours worked mileage fuel consumption and student behavior.
- Keep bus interiors clean for passengers.
- Read maps and follow written and verbal geographic directions.
- Report delays accidents or other traffic and transportation situations using telephones or mobile two-way radios.
- Regulate heating lighting and ventilation systems for passenger comfort.
- Escort small children across roads and highways if a responsible adult remains in the vehicle.
- Make minor repairs to vehicles.
- Perform first aid as necessary for the purpose of meeting the immediate health care needs of passengers.
- Adhere to the transportation regulations of the Nebraska Department of Education.
- Compliance with all Department of Transportation standards.
- Serve as a role model to all students.
- Serve as a positive member of the community in a way that does not negatively affect the Districts reputation or image in the community.
- Refrain from engaging in conduct that interferes with the operations of the District including the education of students.
- Develop and maintain a positive and professional working relationship with other staff and administration.
- Adhere to all District policies rules regulations and supervisory directives.
- Maintain confidentiality of information concerning staff students and parents in accordance with law and District rules.
- Adhere to the code of ethics of the District and the Nebraska Department of Education (NDE Rule 27).
FLSA Exempt Status: Non-exempt.
Essential Functions: The essential functions of the Bus Driver position include: (1) regular dependable in-person attendance on the job; (2) the ability to perform the identified tasks and performance responsibilities which require effective teaching and communication skills; and (3) the ability to perform the following identified physical requirements.
At-Will Position. This position is an at-will position and may be terminated with or without cause at any time in the sole discretion of the Superintendent or Superintendents designee.
Physical Requirements
Bus Driver
E Essential
NE Non-Essential
NE
NE
E
E
E
Stamina
1. Sitting
X
2. Walking
X
3. Standing
X
4. Sprinting/Running
X
Flexibility
5. Bending or twisting at the neck more than the average person
X
6. Bending or twisting at the trunk more than the average person
X
7. Squatting/Stooping/Kneeling
X
8. Reaching above the head
X
9. Reaching forward
X
10. Repeating the same hand arm or finger motion many times (For example: typing data entry etc.)
X
Activities
11. Climbing (on ladders into large trucks/vehicles etc.)
X
12. Hand/grip strength
X
13. Driving on the job
X
14. Typing non-stop
X
Use of Arms and Hands
15. Manual dexterity (using a wrench or screwing a lid on a jar)
X
16. Finger dexterity (typing or putting a nut on a bolt)
X
Lifting Requirements
17. Lifting up to 10 pounds (Mark all that apply)
Floor to waist
X
Waist to shoulder
X
Shoulder to overhead
X
18. Lifting 11 to 25 pounds (Mark all that apply)
Floor to waist
X
Waist to shoulder
X
Shoulder to overhead
X
19. Lifting 26 to 50 pounds (Mark all that apply)
Floor to waist
X
Waist to shoulder
X
Shoulder to overhead
X
20. Lifting 51 to 75 pounds (Mark all that apply)
Floor to waist
X
Waist to shoulder
X
Shoulder to overhead
X
21. Lifting 76 plus pounds (Mark all that apply)
Floor to waist
X
Waist to shoulder
X
Shoulder to overhead
X
22. Can load/items weighing over 50 pounds that are lifted or carried be shared or reduced into smaller loads
X
Pushing/Pulling
23. 25 to 50 pounds
X
24. 51 to 75 pounds
X
25. 76 to 90 pounds
X
26. Over 90 pounds
X
Carrying
27. 10 to 25 pounds
X
28. 26 to 50 pounds
X
29. 51 to 75 pounds
X
30. 76 to 90 pounds
X
31. Over 90 pounds
X
Employment Type
Part-Time
