What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bus Driver position at Powhatan County Public School?
MINIMUM 4 hour contract. Full-time benefits.
All persons employed as drivers in Powhatan County Public Schools will meet the laws and regulations of the Code of Virginia, the Virginia Administrative Code, the Virginia Department of Education, and the PCPS School Board Policies. Recommended reading includes : Section
https : / / law.lis.virginia.gov / vacode / title22.1 / chapter12 / section22.1-178 / of the Code of Virginia.
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Must hold or be eligible to hold a CDL License.
Salary : Based on experience
Job Title : Bus Driver
FLSA Status : Non-Exempt Employment Status : Classified
License Required : Yes
CDL) P & S Endorsements
Reports to : Supervisor of Transportation
Summary
Transports students to and from school in a safe, efficient, and economical manner on a daily
basis; and to and from extracurricular events on a non-regular basis.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.
- Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspection of vehicle prior to and after every trip
identifying defects and reporting to bus garage.
a. monthly pre-inspection form
b. other reports as requested
said time schedule and route when operating the vehicle.
the appropriate valid driver's license for the type of vehicle driven.
bus / vehicle driver. The physical form must be turned in prior to picking up the
assigned vehicle at the beginning of the school year.
to secure the substitute driver.
proper authorities.
issuing the contents.
schedule.
other drivers, teachers, students, and other school staff.
to include mandated regulations regarding drug testing.
license plates.
purpose except to transport Powhatan school children to and from school unless
authorized by the Supervisor of Transportation
Supervisor of Transportation.
inoperable, and there is a need to call the bus shop or police.
riders.
administrative regulations.
Qualifications
Must have qualities and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with
students, parents, teachers and administrators.
Education and / or Experience
and satisfactorily pass the knowledge examination as outlined by the Department of
Education Pupil Transportation.
division.
Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance
instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of parents or public.
Reasoning / Other Abilities
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step
instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no
variables.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to
handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to talk or
hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb or balance, and stoop,
kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 10 pounds,
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frequently lift and / or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and / or move up to 50
pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color
vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee is frequently
exposed to fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions and vibration. The noise
level in the work environment is usually loud. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Evaluation
Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with school board policy and
administrative regulations on evaluation of classified personnel.