School Type 10 Driver, 26-27 school year

Type 10 Driver

The job of "Type 10 Driver" is done for the purpose(s) of improving student achievement by transporting students safely to and from school; ensuring the Type 10 vehicle is in safe operating condition; managing student behavior and enforcing rules, regulations and laws to ensure students safety during transport, loading and unloading.

Position Reports to: Director of Transportation.

Essential Job Functions: May include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Safely driving a Type 10 Personal Vehicle as assigned, on routes to and from school and school-related activities; and in accordance with District policies and procedures, and State laws.
• Assessing potential emergency situations for the purpose of taking appropriate action to protect the wellbeing of passengers.
• Supervising, assisting and instructing students and other passengers for the purpose of providing safe loading and unloading during regular and emergency situations; and at specific assigned stops.
• Assisting special needs students with a variety of issues including wheel chairs, safety vests, oxygen tanks, anger management, physical concerns such as seizures and other related special needs concerns for the purpose of taking appropriate action to protect the wellbeing of passengers.
• Conducting vehicle pre-trip and post-trip inspection as prescribed by law.
• Reporting vehicle mechanical defects in accordance with District policies and procedures, and State laws.
• Providing students a safe and nurturing environment in the vehicle.
• Cleaning assigned vehicles, both interior/exterior for the purpose of maintaining appearance, sanitation and safety of vehicle.
• Maintaining regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
• Instructing students, twice yearly of safe bus riding and evacuation procedures as required by OAR 581- 053-0210(2).
• Accurately completing forms and reports for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information.
• Having knowledge of and complying with District policies and procedures, and State of Oregon laws, rules and regulations regarding the operation of a Type 10 Vehicle.
• Attending all required State, District and Department meetings and training.

Other Job Functions:

• Assisting other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Adding oil and/or coolant and fuels to assigned vehicle for the purpose of maintaining vehicle in a safe operating condition.

Performance Standards: Perform all assigned job duties in a satisfactory manner; work under direct supervision and independently use standardized routines; communicate effectively to provide information and/or advise others; and comply with all District policies and procedures including those outlined in Reynolds School District Transportation Handbook.

Qualifications:

• Experience Required: Three years of experience driving personal and/or commercial vehicles.

Skills, Knowledge, and/or Abilities Required:

Knowledge of:

• State and District laws, rules and regulations governing the operation of a Type 10 vehicle, traffic safety, passenger loading and unloading, and student management.
• Traffic signs and devices
• Safe motor vehicle driving techniques.
• Proper use of communication devices such as radios and other equipment.
• How to use GPS, city and highway maps.

Ability to:

• Operate Type 10 vehicle in a safe and lawful manner during varying weather, road and traffic conditions; and to recognize when conditions are unsafe for operation.
• Maintain relationships with students of multicultural, language, age, emotional, and behavioral experiences.
• Learn specific routes, complete scheduled routes in a timely manner, and adjust to periodic changes in schedules and routes.
• Operate Type 10 vehicle for extended periods of time for home to school trips and to drive safely in unfamiliar surroundings varying from congested city streets to rural roadways.
• Maintain safe and appropriate atmosphere among students while they are being transported and communicate discipline issues to appropriate administrators.
• Recognize potential mechanical and safety equipment problems and report as designated by District procedures.
• Write legibly; and to make clear, brief, factual written and oral reports.
• Maintain a safe driving record and appropriate licensure and certification.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships and communication skills with a wide diversity of individuals contacted in the course of work.
• Read, speak and comprehend the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public; understand traffic signs and signals; respond to official inquiries; and generate reports and records.
• Maintain confidentiality

Education Required: High School diploma; or any combination of education and experience which would provide the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge and ability required to perform the job.

Licenses, Certifications, and/or Testing Required:

• Possession of a valid Oregon Driver's License
• Possession of or Ability to obtain an Oregon Type 10 Passenger Driver Certificate within 2 weeks of hire
• Possess a driving record which meets or exceeds ODE and District standards.
• Pass pre-employment alcohol/controlled substance tests; will also be subject to random and post-accident selection for alcohol/controlled substance testing.
• Oregon Fingerprint and Criminal background check clearance.

Working Environment: May include, but not limited to: Outdoor vehicle inspection and driving Type 10 vehicle of various makes or models in all weather conditions. May be exposed to chemicals, fuel, grease and oil, fumes from the aforementioned, blood-borne pathogens, inclement weather conditions, and hazardous traffic and/or driving conditions.

Physical Requirements: Must be able to sit for extended periods of time. Regular climbing, walking, balancing, lifting, carrying, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling. Frequent twisting, pushing, pulling, reaching, handling, grasping, fingering, talking and hearing.

Physical capacities required to operate a Type 10 Vehicle: Leg/foot use required to depress throttle or brake pedal to a pressure suitable for an automatic transmission. Pushing and pulling, e.g., up to 30 pounds of force during an emergency situation, a student(s) might have to be assisted requiring carrying or dragging a 125 pound person 30 feet in 30 second or less.

Possess a reaction time of 3/4 of a second or less from the throttle to the brake control. Continual hearing, continual vision. Drivers requiring corrective lenses shall wear properly prescribed lenses at all time while operating a Type 10 vehicle.