Bus Driver

Rutland Northeast Supervisory Union is accepting applications for a Bus driver. The Bus Driver provides safe, respectful and efficient transportation for all students. Starting rate of pay is $32.39/hr with opportunity for increase based on prior CDL related driving experience. Open Route Details: Bus 24 Route - 4 hr - 2AM-2PM (6-8AM/ 2-4PM) Chittenden/Mendon Route The following qualifications are required: Must maintain a valid commercial driver's license with school bus endorsement at all times. Must pass an annual physical examination by a licensed M.D. on or before August 25th each year. As Mandated by the Agency of Transportation (AOT), newly hired bus drivers must pass a drug test before driving for the first time. Random drug testing of all bus drivers in the RNESU District will be conducted each year. All drivers, as required by AOT, will be included in the RNESU Driver's mandatory drug and alcohol testing pool. The following are preferred: Ability to work with children and adults; utilizing respectful communications; accepting supervision; and maintaining control over the bus environment. Ability to maintain discipline on the bus so that the operator's attention may be concentrated on driving. Ability to communicate and enforce bus behavior expectations. Understands and follows RNESU District practices on school bus accidents and immediately reports all accidents and completes required reports and paperwork. Ability to make independent judgments. Ability to be reliable in attendance and punctuality in reporting to work on time. Ability to maintain emotional control under stress and pressure while remaining calm and tactful with students, parents, community members and staff members. Ability to maintain confidentiality in accordance with federal, state and RNESU requirements Ability to keep and maintain accurate records and meet deadlines. Ability to act on and uphold the policies and procedures established by the board and administration Physical and mental demands: The physical demands and environmental characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Moderate degree of physical and emotional stamina Work is typically performed inside and around the exterior of a school bus and may include temperature extremes and some hazardous driving conditions. Employees must have the physical stamina, health, and flexibility necessary to bend, stretch, crouch, kneel, stoop, lift, pull, push, and climb; daily bending, stooping crawling and climbing to inspect on and under a school bus as required. Frequent and prolonged sitting with repetitive hand and arm motions Possess near/far visual acuity/depth perception Interested candidates please contact: Rich Vigue, Transportation Supervisor