Bus Yard Worker

Bryant School District Bus Yard Worker

This position is responsible for performing duties associated with the school bus fleet and other miscellaneous tasks.

Essential Functions:

• Fuel all buses on a daily or rotating basis as needed to ensure an adequate supply of fuel for scheduled routes and trips.
• Fuel trucks and other vehicles assigned to the Transportation Department.
• Clean exterior of buses and other school vehicles with power washing equipment.
• Park buses in assigned spaces after fueling.
• Clean interior of buses and other vehicles with brooms and/or vacuum cleaners and empty waste containers.
• Drive buses to deliver students to various locations.
• Report suspected bullying to building principal or designee as required by Arkansas law and district policies.
• Report to the proper authorities any cases of suspected child endangerment, neglect, or abuse.
• Adhere to all policies of the District.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Transportation Director or Assistant Transportation Director.

Position

Qualifications:

• Accountability
  - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Communication, Oral
  - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Detail Oriented
  - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Diversity Oriented
  - Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
• Energetic
  - Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work.
• Friendly
  - Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.
• Honesty / Integrity
  - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Interpersonal
  - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
• Loyal
  - The trait of feeling a sense of duty to the employer.
• Organized
  - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Punctuality
  - Ability to report to work on time on a day-to-day basis.
• Regular attendance
  - Exhibiting regular attendance in order to perform duties in a satisfactory manner.
• Reliability
  - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Responsible
  - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one's conduct.
• Safety Awareness
  - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Self Motivated
  - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one's ability using his or her own drive or initiative.

Skills & Abilities:

• Education:
  
  High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) Required
• Experience:
  
  None
• Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  Shall be able to demonstrate an acceptable level of proficiency with computers and programs associated with the position, as necessary.

Certifications & Licenses:

• 1. Must have current Arkansas Class B Commercial Drivers License with School Bus Passenger Endorsement.
• 2. Must have current Arkansas certification for operating fueling equipment and devices.

Other Requirements:

• Successful completion of pre-employment background checks.
• Appropriate personal and professional conduct at all times while around students and other staff members.
• Must successfully pass required DOT drug test.
• Must have a physical exam on file every two years.
• Must attend annual bus safety meeting provided by the State of Arkansas.

Physical Demands:

• Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth)
• Sense of Sound
  - Able to carry on normal conversation and communicate by telephone or portable radio.
• Sense of Touch
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - As required for the position.

Work Environment:

• The work environment for this position is generally in a garage/shop setting with both inside and outside work.
• The noise level is moderate to high in most situations.
• Some exposure to extreme heat or cold may be encountered depending on the job assignment and the season of the year.