Spare Driver​/Router

Overview

Join our transportation department for the Fort Osage School District. This position qualifies for retirement contributions to the Missouri Public Schools Retirement System. Upon hire and completion of onboarding requirements, drivers will be paid a training rate while working toearn their CDL. The District covers the cost of training and licensure for all hired drivers.

Steps on the scale are determined based on previous related experiences.

This position is 8 hours / day, working on student attendance days (179 days / year). Routes will vary based on need, however,at least 2 hours / daywill be spent assisting office staff with routing. Training on the routing system will be provided.

This position reports to the Transportation Director.

The job of Bus Driver is done for the purpose/s of providing support within the educational process with specific responsibilities for transporting students over scheduled routes and/or to/from special excursions;ensuring vehicle operation is in safe operating condition; and ensuring safety of students during transport,loading and unloading from buses.

• Advises students and other passengers of appropriate behavior for the purpose of reinforcing established guidelines and maintaining passenger safety.
• Assesses incidents, complaints, accidents and/or potential emergency situations (e.g. road hazards,medical emergencies, accidents, etc.) for the purpose of resolving and/or recommending a resolution tothe situation.
• Assists students and other passengers for the purpose of providing safe loading and unloading from busesduring normal transport and emergency situations.
• Attends unit meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of gathering information required to perform job functions.
• Cleans assigned vehicles, both interior and exterior for the purpose of ensuring safety, appearance, and sanitation of vehicle.
• Conducts emergency evacuation drills for the purpose of ensuring efficiency of procedures and complying with mandated requirements.
• Drives school bus/s for the purpose of transporting passengers over scheduled routes to and from schooland/or field trips in a safe and timely manner.
• Fuels assigned vehicle (e.g. oil, water, fuel, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining vehicle in a safe operatingcondition.
• Informs other school personnel and parents. of events, policies and/or practices (e.g. scheduled stops,established routes, route conditions, etc.) for the purpose of providing information and/or clarification of procedures.
• Monitors students and other passengers during transit for the purpose of ensuring the safe transportationof all passengers.
• Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections (e.g. fluid levels, tire pressure, exterior condition, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the safe operating condition of the vehicle and complying with mandated guidelines.
• Prepares reports (e.g. field trips reports, incident reports, inspections records, passenger misconduct,mileage logs, student counts, routing information, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providingwritten reference, conveying information, and/or complying with established guidelines.
• Reports observations and/or incidents (e.g. discipline, accidents, inappropriate social behavior, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to appropriate personnel for their action.
• Responds to inquiries from students, parents, and/or staff for the purpose of providing the necessary information regarding transportation services.

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:adhering to safety practices; administering first aid; applying pertinent codes, policies, regulations and/or laws;operating district vehicles, fire extinguisher, two-way radio, and standard office equipment; and preparing and maintaining accurate…