Bus Driver

Bayard Public Schools

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Positions are subject to a veterans preference.

Bayard is a Class C2 school in scenic Western Nebraska.  The school district has excellent educational and extra-curricular facilities.

Bayard Public Schools

Head of Transportation

Job Description

* This Job Description is in addition to and supplements the Master Classified Job Description*

It is the policy of Bayard Public Schools to not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, religion, veteran status, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, or other protected status in its educational programs, admission policies, employment policies or other administered programs.  Persons requiring accommodations to apply and/or be considered for positions are asked to make their request to the Superintendent.

Job Title: Bus Driver

Department: Transportation

Education Level and Certification: High school degree or GED.  Must maintain at all times during employment an unrestricted motor vehicle operator’s license, a school bus permit as required by state and federal laws, and a satisfactory driving record that meets requirements of Board policy.

Reports To: Superintendent/Principal

Performance Responsibilities and Job Tasks

1. Follow safety rules as students board and exit buses or cross streets near bus stops.
2. Comply with traffic regulations to operate vehicles in a safe and courteous manner.
3. Check the condition of vehicle’s tires, brakes, windshield wipers, lights, oil, fuel, water, and safety equipment to ensure that everything is in working order (pre- and post-inspections).
4. Maintain order among students during trips to ensure safety.
5. Pick up and drop off students at regularly scheduled neighborhood locations, following strict time schedules.
6. Report any bus malfunctions or needed repairs.
7. Drive gasoline, diesel, or electrically powered multi-passenger vehicles to transport students between neighborhoods, schools, and school activities.
8. Prepare and submit reports that may include the number of passengers or trips, hours worked, mileage, fuel consumption, and student behavior.
9. Maintain knowledge of first-aid procedures.
10. Keep bus interiors clean for passengers.
11. Read maps and follow written and verbal geographic directions.
12. Report delays, accidents, or other traffic and transportation situations, using telephones or mobile two-way radios.
13. Regulate heating, lighting, and ventilation systems for passenger comfort.
14. Escort small children across roads and highways if a responsible adult remains in the vehicle.
15. Make minor repairs to vehicles.
16. Perform first aid as necessary for the purpose of meeting the immediate health care needs of passengers.
17. Adhere to the transportation regulations of the Nebraska Department of Education.
18. Perform other tasks or duties as assigned by the Superintendent, Principal or other supervisors.

Required Knowledge

            The Bus Driver is to possess and effectively utilize knowledge in the following areas:

1. Public Safety and Security—Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
2. Transportation—Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.

Work Activities

The Bus Driver is to perform the following work activities:

1. Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment—Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment. This includes operating school buses and other passenger vehicles and transporting passengers or cargo.
2. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material—Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Working Conditions

1. In an enclosed vehicle or equipment.
2. Exposure to weather conditions.

At-Will Position.    This position is an “at-will” position and may be terminated, with or without cause, at any time in the sole discretion of the Superintendent or Superintendent’s designee.

How To Apply
You must complete the entire online application to be considered for a position.

Providing a resume, and additional attachments are optional. Please also provide complete reference information for each reference including name, address, phone, and email address.

Equal Employment Opportunity
It is the policy of Bayard Public Schools to not discriminate on the basis of sex, handicap or disability, race, color, religion, marital status, veteran status, or national or ethnic origin in its educational programs, admission policies, employment policies or other administered programs. Persons requiring accommodations to apply and/or be considered for positions with Bayard Public Schools are asked to make their request to the Superintendent.

Bayard Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer.  Position subject to a veterans preference.  The position will remain open until filled.