Bus Driver [FUTURE OPENINGS]

HOT SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT

DEPARTMENT:   Maintenance & Transportation        JOB STATUS:  Part Time

POSITIONS SUPERVISED: N/A                                     REPORTS TO:  Assistant Superintendent of Maintenance & Transportation

GRADE/LEVEL: K-12                                             AMOUNT OF TRAVEL REQUIRED: See Essential Duties

WORK SCHEDULE:  As Assigned                                       

POSITION SUMMARY

Working under the supervision of the Assistant Superintendent of Maintenance & Transportation, the district Bus Driver is responsible for transporting students of all grade levels  to and from schools, field trips, athletic activities and other special trips or activities in a safe and timely manner.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• To be familiar with policies of the School Board concerning transportation
• To be cognizant of state and local traffic laws
• To participate in all meetings, conferences and training courses which will improve pupil transportation
• To be responsible for the proper care and inspection of the bus in addition to following safe operating practices
• To maintain Arkansas driver’s license with P & S endorsements
• To meet Federal/State/School District policies on drug testing
• To perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by employee’s supervisor, the principal, or the superintendent

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statements

        *Knowledge of the schools and HSSD policies and procedures

        *Evidence of strong commitment to quality education

        *Evidence of strong organizational skills

        *Evidence of strong oral and written communication skills

Education

Minimum of  high school diploma or GED with an accredited educational institution.  Other requirements per job description.

Experience

One year of successful experience working with children.  Other requirements per job description.

CertifIcates & Licenses

Valid Class B Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with Passenger  and Air Brake Endorsements and meet all DOE Requirements including attendance of 6 hours of in-service annually.

Computer Skills

N/A

Other Requirements

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and the school community.

Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication.

Ability to perform duties with awareness of all federal, state, and district requirements.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze and interpret professional documents.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:   Ability to perform basic math operations to meet job expectations.

REASONING ABILITY:  Ability to solve practical problems and deal with situations appropriately to meet job expectations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Abilities                                          Lift/Carry                                         

Stand                            F                              10 lbs or less                         O

Walk                             F                              11 – 20 lbs                             O

Sit                                F                               21 – 50 lbs                            O

Handling / Fingering        F                               51 – 100 lbs                           N

Reach Outward              F                                Over 100 lbs                         N

Reach Above Shoulder    O

Climb                            N

Crawl                            N

Squat or Kneel                O

Bend                             O

Push / Pull                 

12 lbs or less                 O

13-25lbs                        O

26-40 lbs                       O

41-100lbs                      O

N (Not Applicable)             Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

O (Occasionally)                Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.S hrs/day)

F (Frequently)                   Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day)

C (Constantly)                   Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 hrs/day)

Other Physical Requirements

Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth perception)

Sense of Sound (ability to converse with others, conduct telephone conversations)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics 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 with the essential functions.

The HSSD HR Office has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included.  It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the HSSD reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the HSSD may deem appropriate.

The Hot Springs School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

It is the policy of the Hot Springs School District not to discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, or disability in its educational programs, activities or employment practices.