ISD Route Bus Driver

Ignacio School District Bus Driver

The bus driver is responsible for all duties associated with transporting students to and from school (~ 18 hrs./week) and on activity trips (varies). Full benefit package offered at 25 hrs/week)

Qualifications:

• Must hold all required licenses and have all training as required by the Colorado Department of Transportation and CDE.
• Must be 21 years of age with less than 8 points on MVR for past three years.
• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to perform all duties of the job and pass a fitness exam, a vision screening test, a hearing test and drug and alcohol screening.
• Must pass the driving test, required written test, first aid courses, and CPR courses.
• Must be capable of mature judgment on transportation policy and procedure matters that pertain to transportation.
• Must be prompt and timely in performance of duties.
• Ability to work in harmony with other people and have the ability to relate well with students.

Responsibilities:

• Performing pre-post trip safety inspection daily.
• Operating two-way radio.
• Using defensive driving techniques while operating the bus.
• Adhering to all speed limits and allow for weather conditions to establish safe speeds.
• Maintaining cleanliness of bus interior and exterior. All lights must be clean of dirt.
• Reporting route hazards, mechanical problems, and accidents on proper forms as required.
• Establishing standard of orderliness for student conduct as required.
• Reporting infractions, vandalism, and misconduct on proper forms as required.
• Performing and establishing emergency exit/evacuation drills.
• Developing, maintaining, and updating route map and ridership list as required.
• Establishing pick up times for all students and maintaining the time schedule throughout the year (adjustments for weather or emergencies are allowable).
• Being available for special trips throughout the year.
• Maintaining all route and trip records as required.
• Attending driver training programs and meetings as required and/or needed.
• Following policies, procedures, and rules governing all areas of transportation department and personnel department.
• Performing other duties related to transporting students as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• Demand for strength and endurance.
• Lifting over 50 pounds on regular basis.

Reports To:

The Transportation Director

Terms of Employment:
The same as student attendance plus annual required in-service/workshop time.