School Bus Driver, LTHT

Ulster BOCES is seeking School Bus Drivers for on-call, hourly positions. Candidates must possess a New York State Class B Commercial Driver's License, with both Passenger and School Endorsements, and no Air Brake restriction. They must also meet all New York State Article 19-A, State Education Department, and Department of Transportation requirements. The ideal candidate obeys all traffic laws and observes all mandatory safety regulations for school buses, maintains discipline when students are on bus, remains familiar with proper driving techniques andnew vehicle and/or traffic regulations.

This person in this position will be conducting pre-check of bus before leaving, operating bus on a time schedule or on assigned trips, transporting authorized students only, picking up and discharging students at authorized stops, enforcing regulations against smoking or eating on thebus, exercising responsible leadership when on out-of-district school trips, reporting undisciplined students to the proper authority, notifying the proper authority in case of mechanical failure or lateness, reporting all accidents in detail and completing required reports, keeping assigned bus clean, sweeping daily, keeping windows and mirrors clear at all times, never leaving bus unattended with students or keys init, filling out daily reports of mileage, defects, incidents and bus condition to be turned in at end of day ortrip, fueling bus as needed, checks engine oil and fluid levels.

Other duties will also be performed as directed by the immediate supervisor.

All Civil Service laws, rules and regulations apply. Fingerprinting required.

Civil Service Classification:
Non-Competitive. Merit and fitness competitive examination does not apply.

Rate of Pay: $25.00/hour

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
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The work involves the operation of a school bus or van. The operator is responsible for the safety and conduct of the children who are passengers. The work is performed under general supervision with considerable leeway allowed the operator in carrying out the details of thework. Supervision over the work of others is not normally a function of this class. Does related work as required.

WORK SCHEDULE
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Substitute (on call),Hourly positions

SPECIFIC DUTIES
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• Operates a school bus on a regular schedule or on special occasions;
• Checks the operating condition of the bus before starting on atrip;
• Reports any operational defect to immediate superior;
• Informs children about safety practices;
• Maintains orderly conduct of children on bus;
• Keeps interior and exterior of vehicle clean and neat;
• Maintains records of mileage, routes, times and incidents;
• Prepares and maintains maps of routes and pick-up points;
• May be required to operate a van or other similar vehicle;
• May be required to perform minor maintenance tasks on the vehicle;
• May operate a two-way radio;
• May exchange information with caretakers, parents or schoolpersonnel regarding students.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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• 1. Possession of the appropriate New York State Driver's License;
• 2. Drivers must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age;
• 3. Clean CDL license
• 4. All forms for article 19-A ofDMV

AGENCY OVERVIEW

Our Mission:

At Ulster BOCES, our mission is to provide high quality shared educational, administrative, and technical services that will enable component school districts to develop the capacity of their students and adults to achieve higher standards of performance. With an emphasis on economic efficiencies, Ulster BOCES is committed to offering educational programs that enable all students to prepare for employment and/or post-secondary education.

The Ulster County Board of Cooperative Education Services is an educational agency serving eight component school districts. They are:
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