Part-Time Bus Driver

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:


The bus driver will operate a school-owned, 40-passenger bus, traveling with students and staff members to off campus events, and returning them back to campus afterward. The bus driver will report directly to the Athletic Director. Job duties will include physical activities including stooping, kneeling, crouching, standing, travel, lifting items up to 50 pounds, and sitting for extended periods of time.


This position requires the ability to effectively communicate via phone and email; ensure that all duties are completed accurately and delivered with high quality and in a timely manner; flexibility, forward thinking and managing deadlines; and rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals and a wide degree of creativity and latitude are expected. All new faculty and staff are provided with a mentoring program.


ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Travel with students and staff members to and from-off campus events in a safe manner

• Regularly performs physical activities such stooping, kneeling, crouching, standing, traveling, and sitting for extended periods of time

• Obeys all traffic laws and enforces all bus regulations and procedures.

• Administers emergency first aid when it is needed

• Keeps bus and/or other vehicles as assigned clean and properly fueled

• Runs assigned schedule efficiently according to the assigned route/trip

• Performs a pre and post trip inspection of all assigned vehicles

• Maintains the highest degree of driving safety in varied weather and road conditions

• Understand and practice the most current defensive driving techniques

• Reports all incidents/accidents immediately to proper authorities according to Department policy and procedure

• Keeps up to date on all personal certification requirements required for position

• Is flexible and performs other duties relating to general job function

• Performs all duties in a safe and prudent manner as directed

• Follows diocesan policies and procedures outlined in the employee handbook

Performs any other job-related tasks deemed necessary and/or assigned by the principal.


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Must demonstrate personal self-discipline, be adaptable and ?exible in routine and unexpected situations.

• Must maintain discipline while operating vehicle

• Must maintain courteous and professional rapport with students and staff

• Must use good judgment in daily encounters. Must use verbal and written language correctly.

• Must demonstrate an appropriate sense of humor.

• Must demonstrate knowledge and understanding of good teaching techniques and child psychology.

• Must maintain appropriate grooming and dress as stated in the faculty handbook.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS


The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; sit; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus. The employee must be able to stand for periods of time outside in the heat and cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The position will require frequent evening and weekend hours.


The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.


EVALUATION


The performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with the procedures developed by the Diocese of Phoenix and Notre Dame Preparatory under the direction of the Chaplain, Principal, Athletic Director and Director of Finance.


TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT


Twelve-month flexible schedule. The Executive Committee under the guidance of the Diocese of Phoenix establishes base salaries and stipends. A schedule of mandatory days and extra responsibilities is provided prior to the start of a new school year.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATION

• Must be at least 25 years old

• Must hold a High School Diploma or GED

• Must hold a valid Arizona CDL Class B with a Passenger, School Bus, and Air Brakes endorsement

• Must hold or be able to obtain CPR training within 60 days (about 2 months) of hire

• Have a successful driving record for the past five years

• Physically able to perform job duties in a safe manner

• Ability to work flexible hours

• Must be willing to support Catholic teachings and philosophy

• Completed Safe Environment Training prior to start date

• Must sign the Diocesan Code of Conduct and have a valid Arizona Department of Public Safety Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card