School Bus Driver

School Bus DriverFunction: Under the direct supervision of the Director of Transportation, transporting personnel while maintaining discipline and adhering to district policies.General Responsibilities:Maintain student disciplineAdhere to district policies at all timesKeep abreast of new information, innovative ideas, and techniquesAdhere to all district health and safety policies, including all precautions of the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control PlanDesire to continue career improvementCommunicate effectively with all members of the school district and communityReact productively to change; accept other tasks, as assignedAppropriately operate all vehicles and equipment, as necessarySupport the philosophy and mission of the districtAssist the mechanic with maintenance and repair, as neededSupport the value of an educationMaintain the bus in clean condition, and inform the Director of Transportation whenever a bus is received in unsatisfactory conditionInform the Director of Transportation of routine maintenance and repairs requiredOther duties as assigned by the Director of TransportationEssential Functions:Abide by all traffic lawsProvide clean, safe, and reliable transportation to ensure that students enjoy the full advantage of school-district programs and activitiesEnsure that all activities conform to state school transportation guidelinesAbide by all Kansas school transportation regulationsProvide safe and orderly transportation to and from school and school-related activitiesMaintain the assigned scheduleTransport only authorized studentsDischarge students only at authorized stopsInspect bus prior to each route or activity trip, and file inspection forms with the Director of TransportationImmediately notify the Director of Transportation of lateness or emergency mechanical failureReport all accidents, and file required accident reports with the Director of Transportation in a timely mannerPhysical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards:Successfully complete agility and reaction time tests, if requiredHave agility necessary to quickly and safely exit the driver's seat and emergency doorsMust work indoors and outdoors year aroundRequires climbing and balancingRequires prolonged sitting and/or standingRequires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materialsRequires stooping, kneeling, crawling, bending, turning, and reachingMust work in noisy, crowded, stressful environmentsMust work in and around dust, fumes, and odorsRequires lengthy and overnight travelQualifications Profile:Hold a valid CDL license with the required endorsementsMeet all state requirements for bus drivers, including Defensive Driving and First Aid certificationSuccessfully complete behind-the-wheel trainingComplete required physical examination for bus driversPerform required driving skills, including operation of a vehicle at nightFLSA Status: Non-exempt