Classified - Bus Driver (7.5 or 8 hours/day) - Transportation
Classified - Bus Driver (7.5 or 8 hours/day) - Transportation
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Job Description
Posting:Bus Route Driver
Location:Transportation
Position Available:Immediately
Perks:At FPS youll be working with a team dedicated to our students and community. Feel good every day about what you do - whether youre helping students read providing them nourishment making sure the lights are on or any of the countless other ways our employees work toward our mission. Were all in it together!
Schedule:
- 7.5 or 8 hours per day
- Work student days
Compensation:
- $21.20per hour
Benefits:
- State Retirement Pension Plan Membership
- Paid Sick Bereavement Civic and Personal Leave provided
- Paid employee-only dental insurance provided upon enrollment
- Health insurance eligible - monthly premium rate based on hours per day and compensation rate. If employee declines a $100/month stipend is provided in lieu of the health insurance coverage
- Eligible for other benefits including vision insurance life insurance flexible spending accounts short term disability insurance accident insurance and more
Qualifications:
- High School Graduate or GED
- CDL required or willing to obtain one
- Good Driving Record
Reports To: Transportation Supervisor
Applications Will Be Accepted through: Open Until Filled
Application Procedure: Interested and qualified applicantsare welcome to apply online at . Click on Employmentand follow application instructions.
All positions are subject to veterans preference
Employment is subject to background check and work authorization
All compensation and benefits are subject to the employee handbook and board policy which determine rates and eligibility.
FREMONT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
JOB DESCRIPTION
It is the policy of Fremont 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.
DEPARTMENT: Transportation
JOB TITLE: Bus Driver
REQUIREMENTS:
Education Level:
- High School Diploma or GED or any equivalent combination of training and experience which would provide the knowledge and skills necessary to perform the duties
Certification/Licensure:
- Valid Nebraska Drivers License
- Must obtain a Class C Nebraska Commercial Drivers License in accordance with the provisions of Nebraska State Law
- Must obtain a Level 1 Permit
- First aid/CPR certification desired
Experience Desired:
- Three years of driving experience
Other Requirements:
- Knowledge of traffic regulations
- Knowledge of the local street and highway systems
- Considerable skill in the safe operation of a school bus
- Ability to interpret and apply District policies regarding transportation of students and regulation of student behavior
- Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with students and staff
- Ability to clearly explain the rules and regulations to students
- Sufficient strength and agility to load and unload handicapped students
REPORTS TO: Transportation Supervisor and executive Director of Transportation
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The essential functions of each employees position includes (1) regular dependable in-person attendance on the job; (2) the ability to perform the identified tasks and to possess and utilize the identified knowledge skills and abilities to perform the identified work activities; and (3) the ability to perform the physical requirements on their specific job description.
Basic:
- Work involves safe operation of a school bus for the transportation of students and includes performance of minor maintenance to ensure a safe and clean vehicle.
- Work is performed under close supervision and guidance and in accordance with well defined policies and procedures.
Frequent:
- Drive assigned route following assigned schedule to pick up and deliver students
- Inspect vehicle prior to operation; perform light maintenance including washing and sweeping of vehicle cleaning windows and checking tires and fluid levels
- Maintain discipline among students being transported and enforce transportation rules and regulations
- May transport students on field trips or to sporting events
- Load and unload students operate lifts to load handicapped students secure student on van or bus
- Record and report all mechanical problems encountered
- May perform clerical duties related to the operation of school transportation
- Perform other duties as required
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
NEVER (0%)
OCCASIONAL (1-32%)
FREQUENT (33-66%)
CONSTANT (67%)
A. Standing
X
B. Walking
X
C. Sitting
X
D. Bending/Stooping
X
E. Reaching/Pulling/Pushing
X
F. Climbing
X
G. Driving
X
H. Lifting: 50 pound maximum
I. Carrying: 1-50 ft.
J. Manual Dexterity Tasks
Fingering 33-66%
Grasping 33-66%
Specify (manual dexterity tasks): Ability to operate a van or school bus and ability to lift handicapped students.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS (Intellectual Sensory): Visual and auditory acuity necessary to perform the functions of this position.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Inside-Outside-Both: Both.
Climatic Environment: Primary work environment is in a heated/non-air-conditioned building in a bus or van and outdoors where conditions are dependent upon the weather.
Hazards: Communicable diseases van bus building off-site facility etc.
(Revised 7/19/2019)
Employment Type
Full-Time
