Bus Driver

Bus Driver

Isle of Wight County Schools is seeking Bus Drivers. CDL-Class B Drivers are preferred, however, candidates for this position can be considered when a CDL learner's permit is held. After receiving a CDL learner's permit through the DMV, candidates will be eligible for hire as a substitute-in-training. Following successful completion of IWCS's Bus Driver training program and the DMV road test candidates will be eligible for contracted employment as a school bus driver. Minimum Salary: 21.85/hourly rate increase based on experience. Come join our team!

Position Specification

Title: Bus Driver

Division: Transportation FLSA: Non-Exempt

General Statement of Job: Performs intermediate semi-skilled work in the transportation of students to and from school and special events.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities Essential Functions:

The following duties are representative for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Drives a school bus, picking up and delivering students to and from school;
• Drives school bus on an assigned route to and from school and special events;
• Conducts pre-trip inspections; maintains safety equipment; reports unsafe bus conditions and operating and equipment deficiencies; Adheres to preventive maintenance schedule; completes required forms and reports in an accurate and timely manner; adheres and complies with safety rules, motoring regulations and laws;
• Trains new divers; submits recommendations on new hires; Loads bus according to established procedures; Stops at authorized route schedule; stops at authorized stops only; Notifies proper authorities in case of bus breakdown or deviations in schedule; Ensures that all students are accounted for and all runs are covered; Washes bus; cleans bus inside and out; fuels bus as required; Obeys all traffic laws and observes mandatory safety regulations for school bus operations; Files written reports concerning bus condition and riders behavior;
• Reports all accidents and completes required reports; Conducts periodic emergency bus evacuation drills; Transports students to special events and field trips; Ensures passenger safety; maintains discipline on bus; Makes bus available for periodic maintenance; and, Performs related work as required.

Education and/or Experience High school or GED. A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

Certificates, Licenses, Permits: CDL License

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge of operating a school bus; geography of the county and the location of streets and roads.

Skill in the safe operation of a school bus.

Ability to detect malfunctioning equipment; assist children by using patience and understanding; establish and maintain effective working relationships with school officials, parents, associates and students.

Performance Factors:

Interaction with Others: Ability to communicate clearly and to develop and maintain positive interpersonal skills. Ability to be flexible to meet changing requirements. Ability to demonstrate sensitivity among diverse populations.

Concentration: Ability to maintain workflow in a variety of environments and situations. Ability to manage multiple tasks.

Stressful Circumstances: Ability to produce quality work when short or unexpected deadlines are given relative to a project that may be in process. Ability to maintain composure in challenging situations.

Independent Judgment: After receiving an assignment is able to complete work tasks without constant and precise direction.

Organizational Skills: Ability to establish priorities; manage multiple tasks; and deliver a quality work product by a designated deadline.

Decision Making: Ability to make appropriate decisions.

Attention to Detail: Ability to recognize errors that detract from the accuracy of a work product.

Public Contact: Ability to communicate professionally and effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Ability to demonstrate professionalism while interacting with others and to maintain positive working relationships.

Attendance and Dependability: Ability to be depended on for punctuality and faithful attendance.

Ability to complete work in a timely, accurate manner and to be conscientious about work performance.

Physical Requirements: Standing Fumes/Odors Driving Dirt/Dust Stamina Gases Seeing-General Stress Factors: Close Vision Mental Requirements: Color Perception Repetition Hearing/Listening High Pressure Reading-Simple Clear Speech-Simple Hazards Reading-Complex Clear Speech-Complex Fatigue Writing-Simple Touching Boredom Writing-Complex Dexterity Clerical Hand Work Environment: Memorization Finger Analyzing Smelling Works Alone Perception Smoke Works with Others Judgment Food Works around Others Decision-Making Cleanliness Verbal Contact with Others Tasting Face-to-Face Contact Equipment: Walking Shift Work Lifting Inside Computer Pushing Outside Keyboard Pulling Confined Areas Telephone Typing Extreme Heat/Cold Calculator Climbing Flights Temperature Change Fire Alarm Carrying Wet and/or Humid Switchboard Console Kneeling Noise Television Monitor Stooping Vibration Kitchen Appliances Bending Mechanical Equipment Vacuum Cleaner Sitting Electrical Equipment Maintenance Tools Flexibility Pressurized Equipment Upper Body Burning Materials Other: Lower Body Moving Objects Running Distance High Places Laundry Equipment