Kivalina School Bus Driver

Kivalina School Bus Driver

Northwest Arctic Borough Alaska, USA Transportation

Title: Bus Driver Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• One to two years related experience and/or training.
• Valid Alaska Commercial Driver's License with air brake, passenger, and school bus endorsements (District will assist with getting CDL if needed)
• Must be 21 years of age or older. Submit to and pass the pre-employment Drug and Alcohol test. Fingerprints must clear Public Safety and FBI check.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds.
• Certified in First Aide preferred.
• Spotless driving record.

Reports To: Director of Special Education Job Goal: Operate a school bus which transports pupils and other authorized personnel to and from schools; does related work as required or assigned.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Successfully complete and attend all training sessions as required.
• Checks bus before each operation for mechanical defects and notify the proper authority in case of mechanical failure or lateness.
• Transport and discharge students only at authorized stops.
• Adhere to all District rules and regulations.
• Obey all traffic laws and observe all mandatory safety regulations for school buses.
• Maintain discipline when students are on bus and report problems to proper authority.
• Keep assigned bus clean.
• Follow assigned route and schedule.
• Perform such other tasks and assume other responsibilities as the supervisor may assign.

Length Of Position: 7.5 hours per day, 190 days per school year

Salary: Range 12 / Step 01. $28.77 per hour

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board Policy.

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