Bus Driver (Part-time, school year)

We are currently seeking highly qualified candidates for the position of Part-Time School Year Bus Driver. This position reports to the Transportation Coordinator. It is school year, part-time position with benefits, working approximately 20 hours per week between the hours of 7:00 am and 9:30 am and between 2 pm and 4:30 pm.

The work includes driving gasoline, diesel or electric powered vehicles including but not limited to automobiles, vans and buses for up to 80 passengers including driver. The Part-Time School Year Bus Driver is responsible for the safe operation of the vehicle at all times, safe delivery of all students to their authorized stops and notifying their supervisor of any problems with their vehicle. The position is subject to pre-employment and random drug and alcohol screening.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Obeys all traffic laws.

• Observes all mandatory safety regulations for school vehicles.
• Transports only authorized students and staff.
• Maintains discipline when students are on vehicle.
• Discharges students only at authorized stops.
• Reports undisciplined students to the proper authority.
• Keeps to assigned schedule.
• Notifies the proper authority in the case of mechanical failure or lateness.
• Keeps assigned vehicle clean.
• Checks vehicle before each operation for mechanical defects.
• Keeps daily vehicle inspection forms.
• Exercises responsible leadership when on out-of-district school trips.
• Enforces regulations on assigned vehicles.
• Reports all accidents and completes required reports.
• Responsible to check and add fluids, fuel and air.
• Performs other related assignments as needed by management

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid Massachusetts drivers’ license.
• Current Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Passenger (P), School Bus (S), and Air Brakes Endorsements
• Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) School Bus Driver Certificate
• Meets minimum commercial driver’s license medical standards
• Good driving record, knowledge of roads and surrounding towns.
• Skill and knowledge to operate vehicles over a variety of roads for extended periods under varying climatic conditions
• Acceptable CORI (Criminal Back Ground Check)
• Acceptable National Criminal Back Ground Check (commonly referred to as a finger print check).
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Knowledge and skills to make a significant contribution to the child transportation team through observation, communication skills, intervention skills, procedural expertise and documentation regarding safe transportation
• Knowledge and skills to work with special needs students
• Must have professional references.

Position Type: Part-time

Pay Range: Current pay rates are presently under negotiation.