Activity Bus Driver

Activity Bus Driver

School Year - Salary

Status - Range

# of Days - Hrs/Days or FTE

School

KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH SCHOOL DISTRICT Soldotna, Alaska NOTICE OF VACANCY July 1, 2019

2019-20 Two times the Alaska

Reports To: Districtwide designee

Duties and Responsibilities, including but not limited to the following

• Transports students to/from activity events and field trips.
• Checks vehicle for proper maintenance and safety.
• Reports problems of equipment malfunctioning.
• Files accident report when necessary.
• Keeps trip records and conducts passenger counts.
• Works cooperatively with other drivers, coaches and employees.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Maintains bus in a clean and orderly condition.
• Completes student conduct reports and cites students for disciplinary action in case of extreme or repeated unruliness; reports and discusses serious disciplinary and unsafe acts of students with principal.
• Assists handicapped students on and off the bus.

Job Specifications

• Must be 21 years of age and meet all minimum standards as set forth in the Department of Public Safety Regulations.
• Must possess a valid Alaska CDL Class A or B, a valid Alaska School Bus Driver's Permit as issued by the Alaska Department of Public safety, Passenger Endorsement, and Air Brake Endorsement.
• Must possess an up-to-date first aid card.
• Must complete BTW training with an approved provider within 60 days of hire and renew yearly prior to August 20th.
• Previous experience with large displacement vehicles desirable and KPBSD will train approved candidates.
• Knowledge of Alaska State Laws and Regulations pertaining to school bus operation.
• Must possess a clean driving record and certify this driving record annually.
• Must be able to pass a back ground check.
• Must possess a clean drug and alcohol testing record. Pre-employment and random tests will be administered for alcohol and controlled substances as described in the FMCSRs.
• Must be knowledgeable of safe and defensive driving practices.
• Must be able to operate large busses safely under extremely hazardous weather and road conditions.
• Must be able to install and remove tire chains, manually lift and move moderately heavy objects, and work in the cold.
• Must be able to interpreting, conveying, and following oral and written instructions.
• Must possess the ability to work with children of all ages.
• Must possess the ability to maintain order under difficult circumstances and provide first aid in case of an accident.
• Must appear neat, clean and dress appropriately, and represent the KPBSD in a professional manner.
• Work is offered on a temporary and as needed basis, with no guarantee of continued opportunities to drive for the district.