Bus Driver; Part-Time rate

Hiring For The  School Year

Job Title: Bus Driver (Part-Time)

Location: Student Transportation Center

Reports To: Director, Student Transportation

Work Schedule/FLSA Status: 178 Duty Day as per negotiated agreement/ Non-Exempt

Salary Schedule: This is a part-time position. The position requires a split shift. Working both shifts daily is required.

Position Purpose: Operation of school vehicles under all types of weather conditions; safely transporting students and other authorized persons over school routes according to a time schedule, and on field trips, co-curricular or special trips as authorized by OPS officials. Assists special needs of students including transporting wheelchair-bound students. Conducts bus practice and emergency evacuations. Services, inspects and cleans vehicle and related equipment.

Performs and completes daily pre-trip inspections; completes forms, records and reports. Must be willing to drive in the morning and afternoon - split schedule.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age.
• Must have a High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and minimum of three (3) years driving experience and demonstrate and maintain a safe driving record.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Successful completion of the Student Transportation Bus Driver Training Program including: NE DMV - Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), NE DMV – School Bus Driver’s permit, and First Aid/CPR training.
• Must meet OPS insurability requirements.
• Evidence of understanding and willingness to comply with the practices and procedures cited in the Handbook for Transportation Employees.

Essential Performance Responsibilities:

• Drives school vehicle safely and professionally.
• Drives school vehicle on scheduled/designated routes.
• Complies with all traffic rules, regulations and ordinances.
• Demonstrates proficiency in handling and maneuvering the vehicle.
• Services, inspects and cleans vehicle and related equipment.
• Maintains control of student passengers within necessary parameters for student safety consistent with school district policy.
• Ability to work with distractions.
• Ability to serve as a positive role model for youth.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Working with and understanding a diverse student population.
• Performs and properly completes daily pre-trip inspection; completes forms, records, and reports as required by federal, state and school district policy.

Additional Duties: Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Equipment: This position may require the ability to use levers, lifts, mechanical tools and cleaning supplies.

Travel: Local travel will be required.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards:

• Must be able to respond rapidly in emergency situations.
• Must have organization, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Work in an office environment, school buildings and warehouse setting.
• Ability to lift, move and reposition objects and materials- frequently exerting force equal to lifting fifty (50) pounds.

Interrelations:

• Contact with personnel within the district and with customers and vendors.
• Will be working under the direct supervision of the department supervisor in order to complete day to day tasks.
• Will be working with a diverse population requiring the ability to handle all situations with tact and diplomacy.
• Must understand and respond appropriately to customer needs and maintain a positive attitude with all customers and colleagues.
• Expected to interact with all internal and external customers in a friendly, professional manner and provide quick, responsive customer service.

Employee Punctuality and Appearance:

• In order for schools to operate effectively, employees are expected to perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled hours during each designated workday, unless the employee has received approved leave.
• Any deviation from assigned hours must have prior approval from the employee’s…