What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bus Driver position at New Millennium Academy?
Organizational Description
New Millennium Academy (NMA) is a Hmong charter school, and its mission is to prepare learners for life by engaging them in high academic achievement and fostering cultural pride and identity. NMA’s vision is to develop global leaders who transform the world.
Culture of Learning
Every scholar has the right to learn, be engaged, and grow in a healthy school environment. As such, NMA fosters a culture of learning that embraces every scholar’s strengths and seeks employees who will optimistically and confidently participate in this culture of learning.
Core Principles:
- Aiming for High Academic Achievement
- Embracing Cultural Pride and Identity
- Modeling the Way
- Understanding How Data Drives Decisions
- Having High Expectations
- Creating a Social-Emotional Learning Environment
POSITION DESCRIPTON
- Drives a school transportation vehicle with a prescribed route(s) in accordance with time schedules; picking up and discharging scholars at designated stops – including after-school programs, events, sports, fundraisers, etc.
- Transports scholars and teachers on field trips to various locations; planning necessary route(s) and stops as needed
- Maintains order and proper discipline of scholar passengers according to school policy
- Conducts safety and operational inspection of assigned vehicle daily
- Reports needed mechanical repairs when necessary
- Assists with identifying the needs of and at times filling up the bus with gas, fuel, oil checks and when necessary fills tires and batteries
- Performs periodical safety drills as required by law; completing necessary reports upon request
- Maintains cleanliness of vehicle to ensure safe operating condition – internally and externally
- Completes periodic mileage and other reports including passenger counts
- Attends various meetings regarding safety, first aid, and training updates as required
- Attends driver training programs to maintain current knowledge of MN DMV compliance
- Operates a two-way radio for updates and safety measures
OTHER DUTIES
- Supports maintenance team on cleaning and maintaining building and facilities
- Sweeps, vacuums, and wipes floors, counters, carpets, restrooms, and cafeteria.
- Other building operational tasks as assigned
Requirements
- Must have a CDL License with school bus/passenger endorsement. To qualify for paid training the applicant must obtain a CDL permit before applying
- Experience driving commercial vehicles/buses
- Must pass a background check
- Must pass a drug screening
- Must have a clean driving record
- Ability to speak Hmong highly desirable but not required
- Experience working with scholars in grades K-8
