Transportation Utility Worker Job Pelham area,Alabama USA,Transportation

PELHAM CITY SCHOOLSBOARD OF EDUCATIONJOB DESCRIPTION Job Title – Transportation Utility Worker Job Goals:

To provide initial and ongoing training for potential and existing school bus drivers

Minimum Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent.

Maintain a current Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). as required by Board policy.

Possess and maintain a valid Alabama bus driver license (BDL) and commercial driver’s license (CDL) with P/S endorsements.

Minimum of two years of school bus driving experience.

Ability to meet suitability criteria for employment and/or certification/licensure under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. .

Possess and maintain an acceptable motor vehicle record, including the ability to remain insurable under school system insurance requirements.

Competent written and verbal communication skills.

Physical strength and agility to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Ability to exert up to 75 pounds of force.

Ability, agility, and stamina to engage in prolonged sitting, or standing, stopping, kneeling, crawling, bending, turning, and reaching.

Ability and willingness to work indoors and outdoors year-round in noisy, crowded environments, and inclement weather.

Ability to be punctual and in regular attendance.

Such alternative qualifications as listed as the Board may require.

Performance Responsibilities and

Essential Functions:

Demonstrates support for the school system, its vision, goals, and priorities.

Drives buses and transports students, as needed.

Prepares and maintains a variety of bus driver records.

Maintain a working knowledge of safe driving practices and methods.

Remains current in the area of rules, regulations, policies, and procedures for school bus drivers.

Engages in work-related training to increase knowledge and skills as directed and/or for advancement.

Performs duties in a courteous, professional manner.

Maintains appropriate confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters.

Reports potential problems, unusual events, or work irregularities to appropriate administrative or supervisory personnel.

Responds to inquiries, requests, and constructive feedback in a timely and positive manner.

Maintains and submits reports, records, and correspondence in a timely and accurate manner.

Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local Board policies, and state, federal, and local laws.

Reports absences and takes leave in accordance with Board policies and procedures.

Performs other job-related duties as assigned by Supervisor(s).

Terms of Employment:
As established by the Board and applicable state law.

Evaluation:
Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.

Reports to:

Transportation Supervisor

* Contact Pelham City Schools with questions regarding the application process

The Pelham City Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

Board Approved: 7/27/2026

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