Bus Driver

Bus Driver (Full-Time) -  School Year

Hiring For The  School Year

Job Title: Bus Driver

Location: Student Transportation Center

Reports To: Director, Student Transportation

Work Schedule/FLSA Status: 185 Duty Day as per negotiated agreement / Non-Exempt

Salary

Schedule:

This is a full time position. The position requires a split shift. Working both shifts daily is required.

Training Class: Monday‑Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Applicants must comply with attendance and punctuality standards during paid training.

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.

• 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 a pre‑employment drug test.
• 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, Registration with the Federal Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse, 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.

• 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.

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

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

Local travel will be required.

• 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.

• Rarely 1‑5% of the time, in an 8‑hour day
• Occasionally 6‑33% of the time, in an 8‑hour day
• Frequently 34‑66% of the time, in an 8‑hour day
• Continuously 67‑100% of the time, in an 8‑hour day

STANDING: (Remaining on one’s feet in an upright position without walking) Occasional – Operating/monitoring the wheelchair lift.

WALKING: (Moving about on foot) Occasional – Inspecting the exterior and interior of the bus; assisting students in/out of the bus; washing the bus; fueling the bus.

SITTING: (Remaining in a seated position) Frequent – Operating/driving the bus; computer work tasks.

LIFTING:…