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Bismarck Public Schools is now accepting applications for a 9 or 12 month full time bus driver.

** Purpose Statement*
* The Bus Driver is responsible for safely transporting students over scheduled routes and to/from special excursions. This includes ensuring the vehicle is in safe operating condition and maintaining the safety of students during transport, loading, and unloading.

** Supervisory Relationship*
* Reports to:

Facilities and Transportation Director

** Essential Functions*
*

• ** Student Safety:
  ** Advise students and other passengers on appropriate behavior to reinforce guidelines and ensure safety.
• ** Incident Assessment:
  ** Evaluate incidents, complaints, and potential emergencies (e.g., road hazards, medical emergencies) to recommend or take appropriate action.
• ** Assist Passengers:
  ** Help students and passengers during normal transport and emergencies to ensure safe boarding and unloading.
• ** Training Attendance:
  ** Participate in unit meetings, in-service training, and workshops to gather necessary information for job performance.
• ** Vehicle Cleaning:
  ** Clean both the interior and exterior of assigned vehicles to ensure safety, appearance, and sanitation.
• ** Emergency Drills:
  ** Conduct emergency evacuation drills to ensure procedural efficiency and compliance with requirements.
• ** Transport Duties:
  ** Drive the school bus over scheduled routes and for field trips, ensuring safe and timely transport.
• ** Vehicle Maintenance:
  ** Refuel the vehicle and perform necessary checks (e.g., oil, water, tire pressure) to maintain safe operation.
• ** Communication:
  ** Inform school personnel and parents about events, policies, and practices related to transportation.
• ** Monitor Transit:
  ** Supervise students and passengers during transit to ensure safe transportation.
• ** Trip Procedures:
  ** Execute all procedures for out-of-town trips, including food, fuel, and lodging arrangements.
• ** Pre-Trip and Post-Trip Inspections:
  ** Perform inspections to ensure the vehicle's safe operating condition and compliance with guidelines.
• ** Report Preparation:
  ** Document activities and incidents through reports (e.g., field trips, incidents, inspections) to provide references and comply with guidelines.
• ** Adhere to School Policies:
  ** Follow school policies and procedures to ensure compliance.
• ** Attendance:
  ** This position requires prompt and consistent attendance.
• ** Perform Other Duties:
  ** Undertake additional tasks as assigned to support effective operation.

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* Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications *
* ** Skills*
*

• Adhere to safety practices.
• Administer first aid.
• Apply pertinent codes, policies, regulations, and laws.
• Operate district vehicles and equipment.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records.

** Knowledge*
*

• Basic math, including fractions, percentages, and ratios.
• Emergency evacuation techniques.
• Basic vehicle maintenance.
• First aid and health standards.
• Pertinent codes, policies, regulations, and laws.
• Safe driving practices.
• Two-way radio communication.

** Abilities*
*

• Schedule activities and use job-related equipment.
• Work flexibly with diverse individuals and groups.
• Analyze situations and draw conclusions.
• Maintain confidentiality and work with constant distractions.
• Communicate effectively with diverse groups, including school-age riders.
• Exercise sound judgment and understand the special needs of students and parents.

** Responsibility*
* Work under limited supervision following standardized practices. Provide information and advice to others.

Operate within a defined budget. Impact the organizations services significantly.

** Work Environment*
* Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling. Some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling.

Significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, 60% sitting, 20% walking, and 20% standing. Exposure to temperature xtremes and some risk of injury or illness.

** Experience*
* Job-related Experience Is Required.


** Education*
* High school diploma or equivalent.

** Required Testing/Certificates and Licenses*
* Alcohol and Drug Test

Bus Drivers Certificate

Commercial Drivers License (CDL)

CPR Certificate

** Continuing Education/Training*
* Maintains certificates and/or licenses

Meets continuing education requirements, as needed

** Clearances*
* Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

** FLSA Status*
* Non-Exempt

** Salary Grade*
* SKSeniority level

• Seniority level
  
  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type
  
  Contract

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