What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bus Driver - Camp Roanoke position at County of Roanoke Virginia?
Operates school bus and other vehicles for the purpose of transporting participants to and from designated locations. Performs other duties as assigned
Hours Required for this position: 10-15 per week
Shift Hours and/or Days worked: Monday-Friday
Hours Required for this position: 10-15 per week
Shift Hours and/or Days worked: Monday-Friday
- Safely operates a school bus over long distances across interstate and state primary roads at sustained legally allowed speeds, in a manner that fosters a safe and conscientious image to the public
- Conducts safe and orderly loading and unloading of participants at specified stops
- Maintains order and discipline on the bus
- Attends pre-service, in-service, and other required meetings pertaining to the job
- Performs routine operator care to include: washing the bus; sweeping interior; checking equipment and reporting defects; and presenting bus for regularly scheduled maintenance
- Completes and submits daily mileage reports and bus conduct reports, as required
- Responsible for ensuring all accidents are immediately reported to supervisor and emergency personnel if necessary.
- Assists participants who use wheelchairs, as needed. Secures clients who use wheelchairs in the van, bus, using supplied tie-downs.
| Education | Required: Graduation from high school or equivalent. |
| Experience | Required: Experience driving a school bus with passengers. |
| Certifications/ Licenses | Required: Possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License with endorsements for school bus driver. Must have and maintain a Red Cross First Aid and CPR certificate or obtain same after employment. |
| Knowledge, Skills and Abilities |
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| Additional Requirements | Must be age eighteen (18) or older. Subject to a complete criminal history and Child Protective Services background search with acceptable results. Following a conditional offer of employment, must submit to a Tuberculosis test, physical exam, and a pre-employment drug screen. Must also be able to perform the job as described in the Physical and Environmental Demands section of this job description. Must supply references. Must successfully complete the Virginia Education Department training curriculum for school bus drivers. Must complete State and County requirements of twenty hours of classroom and twenty hours of behind the wheel instruction. Must possess an acceptable driving history verified by a current Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles Driving Record. |
| Supervisory Responsibilities | This position has no supervisory responsibilities. |
| OVERALL PHYSICAL STRENGTH DEMAND | |
| MEDIUM | Lift and/or exert force of 20-50 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly. |
| PHYSICAL DEMANDS | ||||
| C = Continuously 5.5 to 8 hours daily | F = Frequently 2.5 to 5.5 hours daily | O = Occasionally Up to 2.5 hours daily | R = Rarely Less than 1 hour per week | N = Never Never occurs |
| Code | Physical Demand | Code | Physical Demand | |
| O | Standing | F | Sitting | |
| O | Walking | O | Lifting | |
| R | Carrying | O | Pushing/Pulling | |
| F | Reaching | O | Handling | |
| F | Fine Dexterity | O | Kneeling | |
| O | Crouching | R | Crawling | |
| F | Bending | F | Twisting | |
| O | Climbing | O | Balancing | |
| C | Vision (Correction Required) | C | Hearing | |
| C | Talking | C | Foot Controls (driving, operation of equip, etc.) | |
| | Other (specify) | | |
| ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS | |||||
| D = Daily | W = Several Times Per Week | M = Several Times Per Month | S = Seasonally | R - Rarely | N = Never |
| Code | Health and Safety | Code | Environmental Factors | ||
| D | Mechanical Hazards | D | Dirt and Dust | ||
| D | Chemical Hazards | S | Extreme Temperatures | ||
| R | Electrical Hazards | D | Noise and Vibration | ||
| R | Fire Hazards | D | Fumes and Odors | ||
| N | Explosives | S | Wetness/Humidity | ||
| D | Communicable Diseases | R | Darkness or Poor Lighting | ||
| R | Physical Danger or Abuse | | Other (specify) |
| PRIMARY WORK LOCATION |
| Vehicle, Outdoors, Recreation Center |
| MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, WORK AIDS |
| Bus; First aid equipment provided. |
| PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIRED |
| None |
Salary : $25
