BUS DRIVER

School Bus DriverSafely transports both regular ed and Special Needs students and passengers to and from school. The position also includes mid-day, after school, field and activity trips when available.Purpose: Provide safe, clean and reliable transportation to ensure that students enjoy the full advantage of school programs and activities.Reports to: Transportation DirectorPay Rate: Based upon prior experience and qualificationsTerm of Employment: School year termQualifications:Educational Requirements:High School Diploma or equivalent required.Possess valid CDL license with required documents or be willing to attain after being hired.Meet State requirements for Bus Drivers, including Defensive Driving and First Aid Certification or be willing to attain after being hired.Successfully complete physical examination for Bus Drivers.Experience:Experience operating a bus or large transport vehicle.General Expectations:Ability to work cooperatively with supervisors and co-workers.Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions.Ability to perform responsibilities independently with limited supervision.Ability to pleasantly and effectively communicate with the school district community.Ability to meet attendance standards to perform the essential functions of the job.Ability to maintain a generally positive attitude.Functions and Responsibilities:Universal USD 250 Classified Standards:Support the philosophy and mission of USD 250 and the value of education.Comply with the privacy rights of students.Safeguard confidential and/or sensitive information.Communicate pleasantly and effectively with all the members of the school district and community.Provide excellence in customer service both internally and externally.Maintain a clean and organized workspace to insure a safe and efficient working environment.Ensure that all activities conform to district, state, and federal guidelines.React to change positively and productively.Keep abreast of new information, innovative ideas and techniques.Adhere to all district health and safety policies, including all precautions of the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan and Fire Marshall.Specific Functions and Responsibilities:Operate all vehicles and equipment appropriately.Abide by all Kansas school transportation regulations, guidelines and state traffic laws.Provide safe and orderly transportation to and from school and school related activities for assigned students.Follow assigned route and maintain schedule.Maintain student discipline on the bus and outside the bus at bus stops.Report discipline problems to Transportation Director and follow through according to district policy.Inspect bus prior to each route or activity trip, and file inspection forms with the Transportation Director.Maintain bus, inside and out, in clean condition according to schedule, and inform the Transportation Director whenever a bus is received in unsatisfactory condition.Notify the Transportation Director immediately of lateness or emergency mechanical failure.Inform the Transportation Director of routine maintenance and repair required for assigned bus or vehicle.Report all accidents and file required accident reports with the Transportation Director.Assist mechanic with maintenance and repair as needed.Perform other duties as assigned by Transportation Director.Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions:Requires prolonged sitting or standing.Requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects orRequires stooping, kneeling, crawling, bending, turning and reaching.Requires climbing and balancing.Requires driving skills, including ability to operate vehicle at night.Requires lengthy and overnight travel.Requires agility necessary to quickly and safely exit driver's seat and rear emergency door.Must work indoors and outdoors year-round.Must work in noisy, crowded, stressful environments.Must work in and around dust, fumes and odors.Position will remain open until filled.