About the role
School or site: Transportation Dept
Location: Transportation
Cost Center: Transportation
Hours Per Day: 8
Contract Months: 10
Posting Closing Time: 4:30 PM
Title I: No
Require Test: No
High School Diploma/Equivalent: No
Salary Lane: SSP11
Salary Schedules: Salary Schedules
SALARY SCHEDULE: SSP 11 (with CDL) / SSP 6 (during CDL training)
COST CENTER: TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT (9030)
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Possess a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Class “B,” “S,” (school bus), Passenger Endorsements and Air Brake Qualified.
- Must pass an annual physical examination.
- Successful completion of a forty (40) hour training course.
- Successful drug screening.
- No DUI conviction less than 10 years old. (Cannot have multiple DUI convictions regardless of timeframe.)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES::
- Basic understanding of the skillful and safe operation of both large and small buses.
- Thorough understanding of State of Florida traffic regulations.
- Ability to interact with students and adults.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
REPORTS TO:
Supervisor, Transportation
JOB GOAL
To successfully transport students to and from school in a timely manner and in a safe and healthy environment.
SUPERVISES:
N/A
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Display a thorough understanding of the safe operation of a school bus and pony vehicle.
- Perform a pre-and post route bus inspection according to established guidelines.
- Perform, twice annually, bus evacuation drills according to established guidelines.
- Display a thorough understanding and use of the District Bus Discipline Procedures.
- Maintain the proper records and reports as required to include up-to-date seating charts and route directions.
- Follow the thirty (30) day inspection process.
- Report any and all irregularities in vehicle performance.
- Maintain a clean bus interior.
- Instruct students in safety precautions and bus rules.
- Signal children when to cross street or highway and see them safely across before departing.
- Demonstrate initiative in the performance of assigned responsibilities.
- Model and maintain high ethical standards.
- Follow attendance, punctuality and proper dress rules.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding school matters.
- Maintain positive relationships with staff, students and parents.
- Participate in workshops and training sessions as required.
- Communicate effectively with staff, students and parents.
- Keep supervisor informed of potential problems or unusual events.
- Respond to inquiries and concerns in a timely manner.
- Follow all School Board policies, rules and regulations.
- Exhibit interpersonal skills to work as an effective team member.
- Demonstrate support for the School District and its goals and priorities.
- Perform other incidental tasks consistent with the goals and objectives of this position.
- Perform complete interior inspection of the bus after each run and trip to ensure that no student remains on the bus.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force as needed to move objects.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the District’s approved compensation plan. Length of work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the District.
EVALUATION:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.
Job Description Supplement No. 08