School Type Driver

Type 10 Driver

Position to start the  School Year

Classification: IIB

Calendar:
Transportation Calendar

Job Summary:

The job of "Type 10 Driver" is done for the purpose(s) of improving student achievement by transporting students safely to and from school; ensuring the Type 10 vehicle is in safe operating condition; managing student behavior and enforcing rules, regulations and laws to ensure students safety during transport, loading and unloading.

Position

Reports to:

Director of Transportation.

Essential Job Functions:

May include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Safely driving a Type 10 Personal Vehicle as assigned, on routes to and from school and school-related activities; and in accordance with District policies and procedures, and State laws.
• Assessing potential emergency situations for the purpose of taking appropriate action to protect the wellbeing of passengers.
• Supervising, assisting and instructing students and other passengers for the purpose of providing safe loading and unloading during regular and emergency situations; and at specific assigned stops.
• Assisting special needs students with a variety of issues including wheel chairs, safety vests, oxygen tanks, anger management, physical concerns such as seizures and other related special needs concerns for the purpose of taking appropriate action to protect the wellbeing of passengers.
• Conducting vehicle pre-trip and post-trip inspection as prescribed by law.
• Reporting vehicle mechanical defects in accordance with District policies and procedures, and State laws.
• Providing students a safe and nurturing environment in the vehicle.
• Cleaning assigned vehicles, both interior/exterior for the purpose of maintaining appearance, sanitation and safety of vehicle.
• Maintaining regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
• Instructing students, twice yearly of safe bus riding and evacuation procedures as required by OAR (2).
• Accurately completing forms and reports for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information.
• Having knowledge of and complying with District policies and procedures, and State of Oregon laws, rules and regulations regarding the operation of a Type 10 Vehicle.
• Attending all required State, District and Department meetings and training.

Other

Job Functions:

• Assisting other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Adding oil and/or coolant and fuels to assigned vehicle for the purpose of maintaining vehicle in a safe operating condition.

Performance Standards:
Perform all assigned job duties in a satisfactory manner; work under direct supervision and independently use standardized routines; communicate effectively to provide information and/or advise others; and comply with all District policies and procedures including those outlined in Reynolds School District Transportation Handbook.

Qualifications:

• Experience
  
  Required:
  
  Three years of experience driving personal and/or commercial vehicles.

Skills, Knowledge, and/or Abilities

Required:

Knowledge of:

• State and District laws, rules and regulations governing the operation of a Type 10 vehicle, traffic safety, passenger loading and unloading, and student management.
• Traffic signs and devices
• Safe motor vehicle driving techniques.
• Proper use of communication devices such as radios and other equipment.
• How to use GPS, city and highway maps.

Ability to:

• Operate Type 10 vehicle in a safe and lawful manner during varying weather, road and traffic conditions; and to recognize when conditions are unsafe for operation.
• Maintain relationships with students of multicultural, language, age, emotional, and behavioral experiences.
• Learn specific routes, complete scheduled routes in a timely manner, and adjust to periodic changes in schedules and routes.
• Operate Type 10 vehicle for extended periods of time for home to school trips and to drive safely in unfamiliar surroundings varying from congested city streets to rural roadways.
• Maintain safe and appropriate atmosphere among students while they are being transported and communicate discipline issues to appropriate administrators.
• Recognize potential mechanical and safety…