Trip Driver

Location

ELSC - Transportation

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

• Compensation in accordance with work agreement
• Non-Exempt
• $21.65/hour
• Valid Class B CDL license, with school bus and passenger endorsements is required prior to hiring.
• This is a safety-sensitive position. Employee will be enrolled in a random pool of employees performing similar job functions.
• Subject to random and reasonable-suspicion alcohol and/or drug testing.

• 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, and present yourself 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 the 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, IEPs, etc., and respond appropriately to events by following written protocols.
• While students are exiting, check vehicle for remaining/lost students, items, etc., and properly secure students in required safety equipment and restraints (e.g., wheelchairs, harnesses).
• Safely assist non-ambulatory students into and out of the vehicle.
• Accurately complete reports and paperwork in a timely manner (vehicle maintenance requests, student behavior referrals, timecards, directions, etc.) and abide by federal, state, and district policies, procedures, and expectations.
• Utilize technology when required.
• Consistently perform thorough and accurate pre‑trip and post‑trip inspections and 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 and all moving violations to Transportation Manager.
• 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, driving history checks, and background checks.
• Pass a pre‑employment substance abuse screening and all random and reasonable‑suspicion alcohol and/or drug tests.
• Register and maintain an account with the FMCSA Clearinghouse and respond to queries 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; effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Effectively manage student behavior and accept and implement coaching and training.
• Professional driving experience preferred but not required.

• Sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods.
• Ascending and descending approximately 14" steps regularly.
• Entering and exiting vehicles regularly.
• Repetitively lifting, pushing, and pulling students or objects weighing up to 75 pounds for 100 or more feet.
• Continuously using hands, fingers, and wrists repetitively.
• Using both hands and legs simultaneously.
• Repeated stooping, bending, and kneeling.
• Occasional pushing, pulling and maintaining balance.
• Reach over head to approximately 72" height to open wheelchair lift door and operate lift mechanism.
• Rapid mental/muscular coordination.
• Verbal, auditory, and written capabilities to communicate effectively.
• Accurate depth perception and clarity of vision at varying…