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$33k-44k (estimate)
Full Time
2 Weeks Ago
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Bedford County Public Schools is Hiring a School Bus Lead Driver Near Bedford, VA
Job SummaryProvide safe and efficient transportation for students. Model a positive attitude which has a positive impact on students and the educational programs of the county. In addition to all bus driver responsibilites listed below, the lead driver will:
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills And/or Abilities Required)Meet all DOT, DOE, Commonwealth of Virginia and Bedford County requirements for driving a school bus. A Valid Commercial Driver’s License with endorsements is required. In addition, a lead driver is required to be a Certified Bus Driver Instructor from the Virginia Department of Education, Office of Pupil Transportation. Training is provided but required.
Working Conditions & Physical RequirementsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity, hear and understand speech at normal levels; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly; physical agility to lift and carry up to 40 pounds; to bend, stoop, climb stairs, walk and reach overhead. The school bus driver must be physically able to move within the confines of the bus in order to provide assistance to students.
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment may range from the low to high.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The School Bus Driver will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the Supervisor of Transportation or appropriate administrator. Bedford County Public Schools reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at any time.
- Serve as a trainer and provide training for new bus drivers as well as work with current drivers, as assigned by the Supervisor of Transportation, to address additional training needs.
- Work with the Supervisor of Transportation for route efficiency or route adjustments
- Abides by all Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations pertaining to pupil transportation.
- Maintains an orderly atmosphere for the students riding the school bus.
- Reports in writing all incidents of misconduct to the appropriate school principal.
- Keeps the bus clean inside and out.
- Performs a pre-trip inspection of the school bus prior to their bus run each morning and each afternoon.
- Reports promptly to the Bus Shop all needed repairs.
- Physically inspects the bus interior after each bus run for any evidence of vandalism, left items, or students remaining on the bus.
- Maintains the prescribed regular service schedule for the bus assigned.
- Maintains a regular time schedule on the prescribed bus route with students being picked up and discharged only at authorized stops.
- Contacts the Transportation Department prior to making any changes in the assigned route or time schedule.
- Attends the pre-school workshop, safety meetings, and all other called meetings.
- Completes all reports and time schedules accurately and promptly.
- Transports only authorized passengers.
- Strives to maintain an open and cordial relationship with students, parents, co-workers, and administrators.
- Performs such other duties and assumes such other responsibilities as the Supervisor of Transportation and/or Superintendent may assign.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills And/or Abilities Required)Meet all DOT, DOE, Commonwealth of Virginia and Bedford County requirements for driving a school bus. A Valid Commercial Driver’s License with endorsements is required. In addition, a lead driver is required to be a Certified Bus Driver Instructor from the Virginia Department of Education, Office of Pupil Transportation. Training is provided but required.
Working Conditions & Physical RequirementsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity, hear and understand speech at normal levels; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly; physical agility to lift and carry up to 40 pounds; to bend, stoop, climb stairs, walk and reach overhead. The school bus driver must be physically able to move within the confines of the bus in order to provide assistance to students.
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment may range from the low to high.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The School Bus Driver will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the Supervisor of Transportation or appropriate administrator. Bedford County Public Schools reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at any time.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
SALARY
$33k-44k (estimate)
POST DATE
06/18/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
06/23/2024
WEBSITE
bedfor.k12.va.us
HEADQUARTERS
Forest, VA
SIZE
<25
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