School Bus Driver

Substitute School Bus Driver Supervisor

Director of Transportation Contract Length: 180 days Job Classification: Bus-Driver FLSA Status: non-exempt

In the Fort Dodge Community School District, we are professional, high-performing team players focused on delivering the best possible learning experience for each one of our 3700 students. We respect diversity, value integrity, reward competitively, celebrate success and support employee growth and development. We aim to attract, develop and retain the best people as part of our Dodger family.

Job Summary: Safely and reliably transports and assists students and other school district passengers to and from school, educational or sporting events, community-based programs and other special activities.

Essential Functions:

• Completes, prior to each trip/route, the required pre-trip/route inspection.
• Checks regularly to keep the vehicle full of oil, gas and anti-freeze for its scheduled assignment.
• Operates the bus and related vehicle equipment in a safe, efficient, and legal manner, including radio communications and traffic laws.
• Checks to see all students are remained seated while in route.
• Completes the assigned route/trip on a safe, but timely basis.
• Maintains and enforces all provisions of the District's Bus-Safety Rules for riders.
• Operates wheel chair lift when needed.
• Complete securement of wheel chairs, car seats, seat belts, and other types of safety equipment.
• May assist disabled students with special needs loading and unloading.
• Completes the post-trip/route walk through requirements.
• Confronts emergency situations in accordance with safety-standard operational procedures.
• When necessary, provides assistance to students who need help in cleaning up body fluids.
• Meets contract obligations regarding attendance and punctuality.
• Establishes and maintains effective communication with the riders.
• Guide and instruct students on posted School Bus Rules and discipline according to District guidelines.
• Report to Transportation Director all route changes, route hazards, dangerous bus stops.

Qualifications:

Minimum Class B (CDL), with passenger, air-brake endorsement and the Iowa School Bus Operator's Permit. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Possess the physical and mental capability for assigned responsibilities. Possess no personal or moral habits which would be detrimental to the safety and welfare of transported students. Know, understand and obey all Federal, State and local rules and regulations governing bus drivers and the operation of a school bus. Possess a motor vehicle record that is acceptable to the District's insurance carrier. Demonstrated aptitude and ability to fulfill assigned responsibilities. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Travel Requirements: Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Mobility - Occasionally
• Bend - Frequently
• Talk - Frequently
• Hear - Occasionally
• Operate Computer - Occasionally
• Stationary Position - Frequently
• Balance - Occasionally
• Lift Up to 20 pounds - Occasionally
• Manual Dexterity Tasks - Frequently
• Reaching/Pushing/Pulling - Frequently
• Sitting - Constantly
• Carrying (25 feet) - Occasionally

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• District Office Hours - Occasionally
• Indoors - Frequently
• Weekends/Off Schedule - Frequently
• Temperature Extremes - Occasionally

It is the policy of Fort Dodge Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity, and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices.