Bus Drivers

DAWSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Bus Driver

Division: Business and Finance

Department: Business and Finance

Status: Part-time/Temporary

Supervision Received: Dean of Business & Operations / Athletic Director

Supervision Exercised: None

Summary of Work: The Bus Driver is responsible for the safe transport of bus passengers. The position is charged with the operation and maintenance of the activities bus. The Driver must maintain high degree of professionalism and confidentiality. All Federal and state laws and institutional policies regarding confidentiality of student records (FERPA) and employee information must be adhered to.

Employment with Dawson Community College: Employees at Dawson Community College are required to demonstrate kindness, respect, integrity, professionalism, and caring regard. We adhere to the highest ethical standards in the fulfillment of our jobs, to honor the College and university policies and procedures and to promote the educational objectives of the institution. Respect creates an atmosphere conducive to learning. Respect, in this sense, is a minimum threshold for our interactions with each other.

A higher threshold is a “caring regard” for the people with whom we work.

Professionalism at DCC includes being mindful of our actions when working with students, colleagues, co-workers and our community members. Respect and “caring regard” for those with whom we share the common purpose of serving students is a paramount value. Professionalism and respect for others is an expected part of DCC job performance. Employees at Dawson Community College support and promote a positive image of Dawson Community College.

• Maintains valid passenger licensure and first aid certification and meets physical requirements as determined by the State of Montana and the Board of Trustees.
• Follows safety precautions.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with fellow employees, supervisors and the public.
• Performs pre-trip inspections and maintains a clean bus inside, making sure windows and lights are clean.
• Maintains discipline at all times when passengers are on the bus.
• Reports to supervisor all major disciplinary problems and actions.
• Notifies supervisor in case of mechanical failures and lateness.
• Discharges passengers only at authorized stops.
• Does not leave passengers on roads or driveways during severe weather.
• Observes all mandatory safety regulations for school buses.
• Transports only authorized personnel.
• Reports all accidents and completes required reports.
• Exercises responsible leadership on trips.
• Cleans bus following trips, fills up with diesel fuel; signs all charge slips for diesel fuel and materials.

M.C.A. 20-10-103 (2) “Is of good moral character;”

• Knowledge: This position requires knowledge in driving bus, communicating effectively with all people and knowledge of all applicable state and federal laws in transporting passengers.
• Skills: This position requires skills in operating a bus.
• Abilities: This position requires the ability to work in adverse weather conditions; follow safety procedures; communicate effectively orally and in writing; follow verbal and written instructions; establish effective working relationships. Physical duties require ability to drive and operate a bus.

DCC values professionalism in its employees. The following attributes and behaviors are identified as examples of what is expected of an employee:

• Core Competencies: Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment;
  Manages competing demands;
  Changes approach or method to best fit the situation;
  Able to deal effectively with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events. Adheres to and maintains strict confidentiality with all fiscal, human and labor relation information.
• Attendance - Is consistently at work and on time.
• Business Acumen - Understands basic business practices.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; participates in meetings.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and…