Bus Driver

Job Title

Bus Driver – Cedar Rapids Community School District

To transport CRCSD students for morning and afternoon routes including tie ins while managing appropriate student behavior.

• Full Time – $21.90 per hour after fully trained (basis $15.91 during training)
• 30 hours per week guaranteed
• Nights and weekends off
• Summers off – nine (9) month work agreement

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• IPERS Retirement plan
• Holiday Pay

Location:

ELSC – Transportation – School Bus Driver – Non-Exempt – Safety sensitive position (random pool, drug testing, etc.)

• Safely transport students to and from school, activities, etc.
• Effectively and appropriately manage student behaviors
• Maintain a cooperative attitude and build rapport with students, peers, supervisors, parents, school personnel, and the community
• Use effective and professional verbal and written communication skills
• Present self in a professional manner including attire and being alert and attentive
• Successfully complete all required trainings, meetings, classes and professional development
• Work together as a team to keep interior and exterior of vehicle clean, safe and presentable
• Quickly and safely evacuate vehicle in case of an emergency
• Check student roster to ensure proper ridership
• Maintain current knowledge of all student requirements, such as medical protocols, IEP’s, etc. and respond appropriately to events by following written protocols
• While students are exiting, check vehicle for remaining/lost students, items, etc.
• Properly secure students in required safety equipment and restraints (i.e. wheelchairs, harnesses, etc.)
• Safely assist non-ambulatory students into and out of the vehicle
• Accurately complete reports and paperwork in a timely manner. Including, vehicle maintenance requests, student behavior referrals, timecards, directions, etc.
• Abide by federal law, state law, and district policies, procedures, and expectations
• Utilize technology when required
• Consistently perform thorough and accurate pre-trip and post trip inspections
• Immediately report accidents
• Ensure vehicle is properly fueled according to department policy
• Prepare vehicle for student transport including inclement weather, harnesses, wheelchair tie downs, etc.
• Safely and appropriately operate various types of school buses and equipment, including wheelchair lifts, radios, and emergency equipment
• Report any safety or maintenance concerns to appropriate personnel in a timely manner
• Report all moving violations to Transportation Manager, including any received while on or off the clock
• Clean bus as designated by department procedures
• Perform bus driving tie in assignments (eg. transport athletic teams right before route).
• Transport students for EOS, Special Ed, or other ad hock district needs.
• Team leader - communicate information to assigned team members, check staff in at punch in time, alert Fleet Supervisor of issues, etc.
• Complete general clerical duties, including phone support, sorting/filing paperwork, etc.
• Check spare vehicle fleet to ensure it is in operable condition (pre-trip, fueling, operational testing, etc.).
• Complete extra cleaning duties in vehicles and within the building (not generally completed by janitorial staff).
• Assist office or maintenance staff with special projects.
• And other duties as assigned.

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Obtain and maintain a minimum of a valid Class B CDL license, with proper endorsement
• Obtain and maintain a valid DOT physical and valid Medical Certificate, per FMCSA requirements
• Pass pre-employment and all:
  • subsequent agility tests
  • subsequent driving history checks
  • Pass pre-employment and periodic background history checks
  • Pass a pre-employment substance abuse screening
  • Pass all random alcohol and/or drug tests
  • Pass all reasonable suspicion alcohol and/or drug tests
• Register and maintain an account with the FMCSA Clearinghouse
• Must approve CRCSD queries with the FMCSA Clearinghouse within 24 hours
• Work well with others, including all personality types
• Effective problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of, or ability to navigate, Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas
• Have and use effective…