School Bus Driver; AM​/PM route

Starting Date: Immediately

Muscatine Schools is hiring a Bus Driver for the Transportation Department. AM routes vary, but may begin any time between 6:45am-7:00am and end around 8:30am. PM routes also vary and may begin between 2:30pm-3:00pm and end around 5:00pm. A School Bus Driver's main responsibility is safe and efficient transportation of students to and from school and related activities.

Daily Drivers have the opportunity to drive hourly midday routes in addition to their daily routes. Bus Drivers are assigned to work during the school year (9 months/year) but may have the opportunity to drive during the summer for summer programs and related activities. Daily Bus Drivers are paid a rate of $120.00/day. Midday routes are paid on an hourly basis starting at $30.00/hour.

The candidate chosen for hire will need to complete a background check, pre-employment drug screen and have passed/completed all DOT school bus driver requirements and hold all applicable licensing/certifications. Onboarding and training is required through the HR Department prior to working as a Bus Driver with Muscatine Schools.

MUSCATINE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOB REQUIREMENTS ANALYSIS

POSITION TITLE: Bus Driver (Regular Route, Special Ed Route & Activity Trips)

EMPLOYEE UNIT: Bus Drivers

REPORTS TO: Transportation Supervisor

Normal Work Day Begins: Varies by route or trip

OBJECTIVE:

To provide students with safe and efficient transportation to and from school, including related activities.

MAJOR DUTIES:

• Drive the routes and or trips as assigned without deviation(s) unless authorized to do so or because of a specific emergency, allowing common sense to dictate otherwise for that specific incident.
• Works with a variety of students, parents, guardians and school personnel.
• Maintain discipline and control on the bus at stops, transfer stations and while in operation; this includes the Muscatine School Discipline Program.
• Maintain assigned bus by completing daily inspections and other pre-trip duties, notifying mechanics of any and all mechanical problems.
• Maintain driver records such as time cards, physicals, school permits.
• Monitor radio and provide radio communication as needed.
• May meet with the Special Education teachers to review a student’s disabilities and how the Driver might better meet the student’s needs as well as improve behavior on the bus.
• Other duties of a similar nature to be assigned as needed.

LOCATION: Transportation Center

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Must meet State and Federal DOT requirementsplus additional training required by the Muscatine School District for regular education or special education route drivers;

CDL, bus permit, valid physical, alcohol and drug screens as required by applicable federal or state regulations.

Completion of a criminal background check including child and dependent adult abuse registry check. Physical and chauffeurs license and state permit. Computer skills useful for maintaining routing and student database computer systems.

Bilingual preferred or highly desirable. Qualified candidates are required to have a high school diploma or GED.

Knowledge, skills and abilities required to carry out the job satisfactorily.

• Regular attendance to ensure consistency for students
• Willingness to work with a diverse community of students, guardians, faculty, and staff
• Knowledgeable about State and Federal laws and regulations regarding student transportation
• Proficient in school bus equipment maintenance and operation
• Flexibility with changing route schedules, stops, and other changes

AMERICAN DISABILITIES ACT STATEMENT:

The information contained in this job description is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Driver to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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