Bus Driver​/Custodian Ingram Pond​/Millsboro Middle School

This position will have split responsibilities for performing custodial duties at MMS & Ingram Pond, as well as operating a bus route. Specific details of the position will be shared during the interview.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Meets qualifications as set forth by Delaware Code Title 14, Section 7 relative to Delaware School Bus Drivers requirements.
• Possess or able to obtain a Delaware Commercial Driver s license class B or higher with "P" passenger endorsement, "S" school bus endorsement, and air brakes endorsement.
• Satisfactory completion of the Delaware School Bus Driver Background check.
• Satisfactory completion of the Delaware School Bus Driver physical.
• Satisfactory completion of the Child Protection Registry.
• Satisfactory completion of the Delaware School Bus Driver Training class.
• Cooperative attitude and ability to work well with students, parents, school personnel, and co-workers.
• Ability to handle mental demands that include the ability to manage multiple priorities, while effectively communicating with students.
• Ability to respond and remain calm in emergency situations.
• Attends custodial training classes as may be required.
• Is able to meet the minimum physical requirements of the custodian job including climbing a ladder to a minimum of 12 feet and to lift 50 lbs. and carry it for 50 feet.
• Demonstrates the ability to review and understand oral and written instructions and/or directions
• Holds and maintains a valid motor vehicle operator s license
• Clean Criminal Background Check, TB Test, and Child Protection Registry Clearance must be completed prior to start of employment

• Operate a school bus in a safe and efficient manner at all times.
• Conduct a thorough pre-trip and post-trip checks on the vehicle to ensure that the vehicle and safety equipment is operational, that no child is left on board and the vehicle is clean and secure.
• Complete initial training and yearly recertification training satisfactory.
• Report any mechanical failure or operational issues to the Transportation Supervisor or designee.
• Communicate with students and parents effectively about student behavior and bus safety requirements.
• Report incidents, accidents, or misconduct immediately to Supervisor or designee as required.
• Keep interior of bus clean and swept along with keeping windshield, mirror and rear glass clean.
• Display and enforce approved standard of personnel hygiene and grooming, including appearance, cleanliness and appropriate dress code.
• Complete and submit all required paperwork for students  behavior, bus maintenance, and pre-trip and post-trip.
• Perform required fueling of the bus at designated location.
• May operate school bus on field trips or extracurricular activities.
• Shall perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as required or assigned by supervisor.
• Clean walls, floors, carpets and other interior building components by mopping, scrubbing, waxing, shampooing or vacuuming.
• Dust and polish furniture and fixtures.
• Perform basic carpentry, painting, and glazing repairs.
• Wash windows.
• Empty and clean waste baskets and garbage containers and transport trash to the disposal area.
• Disinfect bathrooms, replenish soap and paper supplies.
• Move and arrange furniture, hang drapes and window shades.
• Operate a variety of custodial equipment such as wet/dry mops and vacuums, scrubbers, carpet shampooers, buffers and lawn equipment.
• Sweep sidewalks and patios and shovel snow.
• Cut grass and maintain grounds as necessary.
• Operate district motor vehicle to pick up and deliver a variety of supplies.
• Maintain regular on-time attendance.
• Represent the school and the school district in an ethical and professional manner at all times.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures of the Indian River School District as established by the Board of Education and the Superintendent.
• Practice and demonstrates safe work habits.
• Demonstrate good judgment in the proper use and storage of chemicals and other work related supplies.
• Other duties as assigned as a bus driver, bus aide or custodian.

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