What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shuttle Driver position at St. Paul’s School?
Job Title : Shuttle Driver
Status : Non-Exempt, Part time, School-year
Department : Campus Safety
Reports to : Assistant Director of Safety
NOTE : This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees supervised. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind of level or difficulty.
The Shuttle Driver is responsible for transporting students to and from St. Paul’s campus, following a scheduled route and ensuring their safety. The Shuttle Driver's responsibilities include ensuring proper vehicle maintenance, observing safety and traffic rules, and maintaining order among students while they are on the bus. The Shuttle Driver may also transport students to appointments, transport packages, and provide other transport services as directed by the supervisor.
To be successful as a shuttle driver you should enjoy working with young people and strictly observe passenger transport regulations. Ultimately, a top-notch shuttle driver should be meticulous when it comes to vehicle inspections and regard passenger safety as the highest priority.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following : (other duties may be assigned at any time at the discretion of the employee’s supervisor) :
- Being attentive to traffic and weather conditions and ensuring passenger safety.
- Inspecting the vehicle thoroughly before and after each trip.
- Following the planned route and schedule for departure times and stops.
- Observing all relevant traffic and safety laws.
- Responding to emergency and non-emergency situations.
- Reporting delays, accidents, and emergencies.
- Ensuring adherence to passenger limits, both seated and standing.
- Enforcing conduct and safety rules on the bus.
- Maintaining a clean vehicle.
Qualification Requirements :
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands :
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Other : Individual will need to complete training specific to the vehicle(s) to be driven.
St. Paul's School is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and has a strong commitment to the principles of diversity. St. Paul's School does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, ethnic origin, disability or sexual orientation, and complies with applicable laws for the protection of civil rights.
