BUS DRIVER

Bus Driver

The Bus Driver safely operates a school bus, providing routine, safe, and efficient transportation of students and other passengers to and from District schools and other assigned locations for school-related activities. The principal duties of this class are performed in an outdoor environment that may involve exposure to adverse weather conditions and traffic hazards.

Acceptable Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED equivalency;
• Valid Idaho driver's license with Class B CDL passenger and school bus endorsements;
• Clean driving record;
• CPR and First Aid certification.

Knowledge of:

• Federal, state, local, and other applicable traffic and safety laws, regulations, ordinances, and codes;
• District safety, driving, disciplinary, and other applicable policies and procedures.
• Methods, techniques, and objectives of transporting special needs students.

Ability to:

• Pass and maintain a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examination;
• Operate a motor vehicle, specifically a school bus;
• Operate two-way radio equipment;
• Operate equipment to accommodate special needs students, including but not limited to, wheelchair lifts, tie-downs, seat belts and restraining equipment, specialized safety equipment, and related equipment;
• Comprehend routes, maps, and schedules;
• Maintain a professional demeanor during stressful situations;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, principals and administrators, parents, supervisors, other employees, the public, and others;
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (may vary by assignment ):

• Conducts pre-trip inspection of the bus to assess safety, mechanical condition, and operability;
• Transports students and other passengers to and from District schools in a safe, timely, and efficient manner, obeying traffic and other applicable regulations;
• Transports students and other passengers to and from other assigned locations on field trips and other school-related activities in a safe, timely, and efficient manner, obeying traffic and other applicable regulations;
• Maintains order among student passengers using prescribed disciplinary methods, including issuing citations;
• Confers with supervisors, parents, and other interested and affected persons about disciplinary problems following District procedures;
• Reports traffic and safety hazards, emergencies, and related incidents and problems to dispatchers or affected/involved local agencies;
• Reports mechanical, safety, and other operating problems to designated mechanic or supervisor;
• Maintains passenger load, trip reports, route reports, disciplinary action, and other required records, logs, and documents;
• Conducts emergency drills, evacuations, and related drills as prescribed;
• Cleans and maintains the interior of the bus in a neat and orderly manner;
• Performs other duties as required;
• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with federal, state, and District policies, procedures, and safety practices.

Other Related Duties:

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Physical Abilities

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to understand verbal instructions, discern warning and safety alarms such as sirens and vehicle backup alarms, and communicate effectively with others, in person and by two-way radio; comprehend written work instructions, maps, routes, and schedules and drive safely in inclement weather conditions and heavy traffic; operate a motor vehicle, and specifically a school bus; sit and operate a motor vehicle for long periods of time and work in a school bus/public transportation environment.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: All classified employees of the Minidoka County School District #331, including those in this position, are "at will" employees, meaning employment may be terminated by either the employer or employee at any time for any reason, consistent with applicable state or federal law. This job description/classification specification does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change as the needs of the District and position requirements evolve. Employment is contingent upon Board approval, successful completion of a federal background check, and a pre-employment drug-free workplace screen. The "at will" policy can only be altered if authorized in writing and approved by the Board of Trustees of District 331.