Bus Driver (Part Time)

Position Summary: Operate school bus and other vehicles for the purpose of transporting students and staff to and from designated locations while providing professional and safe services.

Position Reports to: President/CEO

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Bilingual speaker (Spanish) preferred but not required

• Ability to analyze an issue, identify options, and implement solutions

• Ability to communicate and effectively interact with children, their family members, management, and staff membersWorks well with others, maintaining positive and effective communication with school personnel

• Current CPR and First Aid Certification

• Two or more years of experience working with children preferred

• Must have a Commercial Driver's License

• Clean driving record with no at-fault accidents or traffic citations within the last five years

• Clean driving record with no driving under the influence convictions

• Must be at least 21 years old

Essential Job Functions/Duties

• Provide transportation in accordance with academy policy and procedure as well as local, state and federal laws and regulations.

• Follow designated routes accurately, in accordance with time schedules and stops.

• Conduct safe and orderly loading and unloading of students.

• Maintain order and discipline on the school bus at all times.

• Perform routine operator maintenance to including but not limited to: pre/post inspections, sweeping interior, wiping upholstery, cleaning windshields, and reporting equipment defects.

• Operate a school bus or other district vehicles safely at all times.

• Operate vehicles during inclement weather.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Environmental Conditions:

Performs duties with exposure to infectious or communicable diseases inherent to care children, and occasional exposure to loud or unpleasant voices due to unpredictable behavior.

Physical and Mental Requirements: Must have ability to sit (75%), walk/stand (25%), routinely throughout the shift. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Must have functional senses/manual dexterity to carry out the job and communicate effectively. Must have the ability to deal effectively with the stress of managing emergency/critical situations and multiple tasks. Must also be able to react quickly using hands, fingers, or feet and adjust body movements or equipment controls to keep pace with speed changes of moving objects