About this role
Position: Non-CDL Bus Driver
Job Qualifications:
• Must be 18 years of age
• Must attend in-service training classes and safety meetings
Special Knowledge/Skills:
• Must have empathy for children
• Know federal, state, local and school district regulations, procedures and laws as relating to operating a passenger vehicle
• Ability to carry out written and oral instructions
• Ability to control groups of children
• Ability to read and use a map
Examinations:
• Willing and able to submit to substance abuse testing as prescribed by Federal DOT
• Able to meet or exceed annual state required physical examination
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
• Operate a school bus on an assigned route in transporting children to and from school, as well as related activities, in a safe, timely manner.
• Maintain, read and understand route sheets including time changes and notify supervisor immediately of any deviations.
• Maintain scheduled route to established time and mileage as best possible.
• Exercise student management through correct use of communication and discipline and report discipline problems through proper school district procedures.
• Maintain good work habits through timeliness and low absenteeism for daily assignment and extra trips.
• Properly care for vehicle and its component parts as prescribed by the distance to minimize wear and to extend its useful life.
• Operate the bus two-way radio correctly and according to district policy.
• Inspect each vehicle before and after each trip using the correct procedure and complete the pre and post trip inspection forms.
• Operate the vehicle and stop to allow passengers to board and disembark using safe and responsible procedures.
• (Special Education Drivers) Operate adaptive transportation equipment to board and discharge challenged passengers using safe and responsible procedures.
• Keep bus clean and orderly with daily cleaning after each route operated as well as check for lost items.
• Maintain a presentable appearance, which includes being properly dressed in district uniforms, neat grooming and good hygiene.
• Maintain a cooperative attitude with fellow employees, supervisor, parents, and school personnel, always-promoting district goodwill.
• Must be able and willing to fuel bus in accordance with district standards.
• Must be able to control emergency situation in a proper manner.
• Must complete bus evacuation drills to local school district and state government standards.
• Must be able and willing to complete and turn in all required documentation to the transportation office in a timely and accurate manner.
• Successfully complete a driving skill evaluation.
• Attend all required in-service training; company required meetings and training as well as any other required meetings.
• Check the bus at the conclusion of each run to ensure that no children have been left on the bus.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
MENTAL DEMANDS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Tools/Equipment Used: Operate school bus; two-way radio; global positioning system (GPS); safety equipment including but not limited to flares, reflective signs, and fire extinguisher Posture: Prolonged sitting; frequent standing and twisting; occasional kneeling/squatting, bending, stooping, and pushing/pulling Motion: Prolonged driving; moderate walking; frequent climbing stairs, grasping/squeezing, wrist and shoulder flexion/extension, and reaching Lifting: Frequent heavy lifting (45 pounds or over) and positioning of students with physical disabilities, controlling behavior through physical restraint, assisting nonambulatory students, and lifting and moving adaptive equipment Environment: Frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, noise, and vehicle fumes; work around moving vehicles; regularly work irregular hours, and occasionally work prolonged hours Other Information: Your application is not complete until three current references have been received. These references must include your current principal or supervisor. The district contributes $400/monthly to the cost of "employee-only" health insurance which is $175/monthly greater than the state required amount of $225/monthly. Apply: Apply online by completing the Manual Trades Licensed application at www.lpisd.org Pay Grade: Manual Trades Pay Grade 4, 180 Days (Guaranteed 6 hours per day.) Minimum: $16.48 Midpoint: $19.86