Classified - Bus Driver (8 hours/day) - Transportation

Bus Driver

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

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 employee's 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:

• 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.