Bus Driver - Needs CDL (incl. School Bus Endorsement) - Paid Training

TITLE:     Bus Driver – Needs CDL (incl. School Bus Endorsement)

**If you have a CDL class B or above with the S and P endorsement and airbrake restriction removed please apply to School Bus Driver – Has CDL (incl. School Bus Endorsement).

REPORTS TO AND IS EVALUATED BY:  Director of Transportation

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  Bargaining unit position, Regular Bus Driver upon completion of training – 10-month work year; FLSA Non-Exempt.

ANTICIPATED START DATE: Immediately

LOCATION: District Wide

COMPENSATION: 20 hours pay (less all applicable tax/withholding) at the current Group 1 bus driver hourly rate in accordance with PESPA Collective Bargaining Agreement. To be paid after 90-days of service as a Bus Driver within the district. *

* Employees who receive this compensation are expected to remain in the service of the District for one full school year following receipt of such compensation. If the employee fails to satisfy this requirement, they shall be required to re-pay the District the amount of such compensation. Exemption information can be found in the PESPA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

PRINCIPAL FUNCTION:  Attend and complete Pennridge School District CDL training and pass the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation requirements to become a school bus driver.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Satisfaction of all State and Federal requirements to drive students and school buses.
2. Working knowledge of the geographical area served by the Pennridge School District Transportation Department and an ability to effectively and safely operate all school district vehicles and equipment including but not limited to wheelchair lifts, special needs equipment and safety equipment.
3. Strong interpersonal skills so as to be able to relate effectively with students of all ages, their parents, school administrators, teachers and other co-workers.
4. Basic understanding of technology. Ability to use district provided email, navigate online trainings as required, and access employee payroll management system.
5. Any additional or alternative qualifications as deemed appropriate by the Board of School Directors.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

1. High School Diploma or demonstrated ability to read, write and perform basic arithmetic.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUISITE SKILLS:

1. At least 21 years of age.
2. Excellent driving record (ie: no history of DUI/DWI, no moving violations within the last 5 years, etc.).

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• PA State Police Clearance (Act 34) – Dated within one year
• Child Abuse Clearance (Act 151) ) – Dated within one year
• FBI Fingerprint Clearance (Act 114) ) – Dated within one year
• School Personnel Health Form (Physical and TB test)
• PDE 6004 Form (Act 24)
• Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release Form(s) (Act 168)

ADA COMPLIANCE:                           

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions of this position.  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (Choose one of the following.)

SEDENTARY         LIGHT WORK          X  MEDIUM WORK       HEAVY WORK             VERY HEAVY WORK

SEDENTARY:  involves sitting most of the time.  The incumbent should be able to exert up to 10 lbs of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or move objects.

LIGHT WORK:  If the use of arm and/or leg control requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the individual sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work.  The incumbent should be able to exert up to 20 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

MEDIUM WORK:  The incumbent should be able to exert up to 50 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs of force constantly to move objects.

HEAVY WORK:  The incumbent should be able to exert up to 75 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs of force constantly to move objects.

VERY HEAVY WORK:  The incumbent should be able to exert in excess of 100 lbs of force occasionally, and in excess of 50 lbs of force frequently, and in excess of 20 lbs of force constantly to move objects.