Trip Driver

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To transport students for athletic trips and field trips while managing appropriate student behavior.

• Compensation in accordance with work agreement
• This is a safety sensitive position:
• Employee will be enrolled in a random pool of employees performing similar job functions
• Subject to computer-generated random selections for alcohol and/or drug testing? Subject to reasonable suspicion alcohol and/or drug testing
• $21.65/hour
• Non-Exempt

• Safely transport students to and from activities
• 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
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Valid Class B CDL license, with school bus and passenger endorsements
• Obtain and maintain a valid DOT physical and valid Medical Certificate, per FMCSA requirements
• Pass pre-employment and all subsequent agility tests
• Pass 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 verbal and written communication skills
• Effectively manage student behavior
• Accept and implement coaching and training

• Sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods of time
• Ascending and descending approximately 14” steps regularly
• Entering and exiting vehicles regularly
• Descend from back door of vehicle in emergencies onto uncertain surfaces ? Repeatedly lifting and carrying students or object(s) weighing up to 75 pounds for 100 or more feet
• Repeatedly pushing and pulling wheelchairs/objects(s) weighing up to 75 pounds for 100 or more feet
• Continuous use of hands, fingers, and wrists repetitively
• Using both hands and legs simultaneously
• Repeated stooping, bending, and kneeling
• Occasional pushing, pulling and maintaining balance
• Reach over…