Bus Driver

School Bus Driver (Paid Training)

This bus driver position may be coupled with a position from another department for a full day/40 hours per week employment, if desired. Sign on bonus available! $6000 or $4500 (depending on qualifications).

Qualifications:

• Effective communication and problem solving skills
• Ability to problem solve in a fast paced work environment
• Ability to work collaboratively in an educational setting
• Regular and predictable attendance
• Qualified to be employed as a School Bus Driver per Civil Service and NYS Education Department guidelines
• Possession of a valid NYS Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with a Passenger (P) endorsement at the time of appointment, and maintenance of such license throughout the tenure of employment in the position
• Ability to pass a qualifying physical exam
• Demonstrate good eye-hand-foot coordination, and good spatial perception to enable good judgment of distance for safe and precise passing, braking, and parking

Responsibilities:

• Attend meetings as needed
• Follow directives (written, oral, electronic)
• General bus driver assignments
• Transports pupils safely to and from school daily, according to established routes and time schedules
• Maintains proper student behavior on bus when driving
• Notifies Director of Transportation of any hazardous road, bridge, or other condition which may jeopardize the safety of children being transported to the from school
• Sweeps interior of bus daily and cleans headlights, signal lights, and tail lights
• Keeps bus windshields, windows, and rear view mirrors clean at all times
• Completes a daily record sheet including mileage and any bus malfunction
• Observes all rules, regulations, policies, and procedures regarding qualifications of bus drivers, safe operation of buses and personal characteristics
• Other assigned duties and/or responsibilities which may be deemed appropriate by the supervisor
• Maintain data security as applicable
• Maintain confidentiality with staff, student, and family information
• Operate in a respectful, responsible manner

Reports to: Director of Transportation

Salary: As per the contract between Victor Central Schools and the CSEA Unit. Minimum starting salary $23.68/hour (Negotiable based on experience)