What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Bus Driver position at Lewiston Independent School District?
JOB DESCRIPTION
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Job Purpose Statement: The job of "School Bus Driver” is done for the purpose of transporting students over scheduled routes and/or special events; enforcing rules, regulations, and laws to maintain safety during transport; ensuring vehicle is in safe operating condition of vehicle; and ensuring safety of students during transport, loading and unloading from buses.
Essential Job Functions:
* Assesses situations for the purpose of taking appropriate action to protect students and other passengers from potential emergencies/harm.
* Assists students and passengers for the purpose of providing safe loading and unloading of buses and transporting them safely.
* Attends training for the purpose of maintaining skills and meeting requirements for driving and first aid certification.
* Drives school bus for the purpose of transporting students and passengers over scheduled routes and/or special activities.
* Interacts with students, staff, patrons and passengers for the purpose of maintaining safe, positive environment and communication.
* Maintains (inspects, cleans and fuels) assigned busses for the purpose of providing for safe operating conditions, a sanitary and attractive environment, and ensuring safe transport of students and passengers.
* Prepares written documentation for the purpose of providing written support, accountability and conveying information.
Other Job Functions:
* Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
Job Requirements - Qualifications:
* Experience Required: No previous job-related experience
* Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required:
Skills to: operate school buses in a safe manner; use English in both written and verbal form to communicate effectively with students and staff; evaluate schedules and meet deadlines; plan and organize activities; and administer basic first aid.
Knowledge of: vehicle operation; basic maintenance requirements; and driving codes.
Abilities to: understand and carry out oral and written instructions; attend required training courses; work with minimal supervision; work cooperatively with others; make common sense decisions in potentially critical situations; adhere to safe work practices; interact with persons of different age groups and cultural backgrounds, and work under time constraints.
Physical abilities include:lifting up to 40 pounds,sitting/riding for prolonged periods, climbing/balancing, stooping/crouching/kneeling, reaching/handling, talking/hearing conversations and other sounds, near/far visual acuity/depth perception/visual accommodation/field of vision.
Some pushing and pulling may be required.
* Education Required: None specified
* Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required: Fingerprint/criminal justice clearance; valid driver’s license and evidence of insurability and be at least 21 years of age; drug/alcohol testing clearance; DOT physical; possession of a Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with school bus endorsement without an airbrake restriction, or the ability to obtain within 90 days of hire; Idaho State School Bus Driver’s Certification; first aid and CPR certification.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $19.81 - $22.19 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Split shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $22
