What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bus/Shop Maintenance Driver- Hodges Bend Terminal position at Fort Bend ISD?
Job Overview
To provide safe, efficient, and reliable transportation service by operating various school buses in transporting students to and from school as well as related activities while maintaining a harmonious relation with transportation staff, district administrators, teachers, coaches, and community members. Provide general shop maintenance support to the department as assigned by the Shop Manager. Incumbent could spend 50% of their time driving a home to school route and 50% of their time providing general maintenance support to the shop, dependent upon work load and assignment availability.
Position Description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Operations
- Transport students over assigned route, observing all traffic laws and safety regulations
- Operate school bus in a safe manner in accordance with state and federal laws and Fort Bend ISD Policies & Procedures
- Perform Pre and Post-trip inspections in accordance with state laws and Fort Bend ISD Policy and Procedures
- Immediately Report any accident, incident and / or maintenance problem in accordance with Fort Bend ISD Policies & Procedures
- Adhere to route description directions and established schedules
- Required to keep the interior of the assigned vehicle clean, presentable and properly fueled in accordance to Fort Bend ISD Policies & Procedures
- Must be able to physically assist passengers in evacuation of the vehicle in case of emergency
Administrative
Shop Support
Supervisory Responsibilities
Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the above essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or abilities, required unless otherwise stated as preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions.
Physical Requirements / Working Conditions
The work environment characteristics and physical demands 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. Work is performed in classrooms, offices, work stations and meeting rooms.
The position requires occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting / carrying work related items weighing less than 40 pounds, such as books, papers and presentation materials. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Attendance at conferences and professional development is required. Work involves everyday risks and discomforts which require normal safety precautions when operating equipment or performing job duties. May work prolonged or irregular hours and must be able to maintain emotional control under stress.
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