What are the responsibilities and job description for the Driver-Shuttle-Custodian position at Transportation and Facilities?
Driver-Shuttle-Custodian
Fulltime - Year Round
Includes summer work and scrub weeks
Route #31
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Hold a valid Maine license to drive a school bus.
- Must have passed a physical exam as directed by state requirements and comply with stipulations recommended by school’s examining physician.
- Participate in Driving Dynamics course as recommended by the State and required by the District.
- High School graduate or GED preferred.
- Ability to read and comprehend technical information.
- Ability to work safely with chemicals and equipment.
- Ability to work cooperatively with other employees. Be a team player
- Self directed / motivated.
- Job requires physical ability to lift 40lbs., stand, climb stairs and ladders, lift, push, pull, and bend for extended periods.
- CPR Certified.
- Maine State Criminal History Record Check.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform pre-trip "walk-around" inspection of the vehicle before operation and report defects to lead mechanic by means of a defect card.
- Keep oil, coolant and fuel at a proper operating level.
- Maintain vehicle in a clean and orderly fashion.
- Supervise and discipline all passengers during their conveyance.
- Report students needing further discipline action to the Transportation Director or his/her designee.
- Observe and obey all traffic laws and safety regulations of the State, the Town and the District.
- Keep to assigned schedule discharging only authorized students at only authorized bus stops.
- Offer input in regard to bus routes, stops and to notify the transportation office of student changes.
- Notify transportation office of any mechanical failure or buses running late on an assigned run.
- Perform and record at least three emergency evacuations for each trip load of students per year.
- Attend all transportation safety meetings and conferences as directed and apply the knowledge obtained at these meetings to the proper operation of the assigned vehicle and route.
- Report ALL accidents no matter how small to the Director of Transportation & Custodial Services follow the verbal report with a written accident form.
- Perform general custodial and maintenance duties at the assigned location(s).
- Provide an adequate custodial inventory of materials and supplies.
- Perform emergency custodial duties during the school day.
- Replace materials as needed such as paper towels, soap, light bulbs, etc.
- Maintain the building in a safe, neat and orderly fashion.
- Help keep the grounds and play areas free from litter.
- Assume responsibility for the general security of the building.
- Assume responsibility for the general fire safety of the building.
- Become familiar with all emergency procedures of the building including valves, switches and other building equipment.
- Keeping exits and entrances clear and safe including snow removal, sanding, etc. Also to include any portable classrooms that are associated with the building.
- Offer input to the Director of Transportation & Custodial Services or his/her designee in regards to materials, equipment, procedures, and maintenance needs.
- Be in uniform dress code all the days required in the Support Staff Contract.
- Follow all necessary requirements regarding time clock procedures.
- Wear proper personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Know and understand the use of Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
- Perform additional duties as directed by the Director of Transportation & Custodial Services or his/her designee.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Full-time, year round position to include snow days, scrub weeks, summer break
EVALUATION: Completed annually by the Director of Support Services or their designee.
NOTE: The above job description reflects the general requirements necessary to describe the principal functions or responsibilities of the job identified and shall not be interpreted as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job, either at present or in the future.
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