UTQ School Bus Driver SY

Position Summary

Operate a school bus which transports pupils and other authorized personnel to and from schools; does related work as required or assigned.

• Obey all traffic laws and observe all mandatory safety regulations for school buses.
• Maintain discipline when students are on the bus and report problems to the proper authority.
• Keep the assigned bus clean.
• Follow the assigned route and schedule.
• Check the bus before each operation for mechanical defects and notify the proper authority in case of mechanical failure or lateness.
• Transport and discharge students only at authorized stops.
• Complete and attend all required training sessions.
• Adhere to all District rules and regulations.

The employee must regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds and has the driving skills and ability to drive at night.

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Submit to and pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.
• Fingerprints clear public safety and FBI checks.
• Valid Alaska Commercial Driver's License with Passenger and School Bus endorsement.
• Certified in first aid.
• High school graduate or general education degree.
• Two years of related experience and/or training.
• Lift 70 pounds.
• Communicate effectively in English (speak, read, write).
• Read, interpret, and write reports and correspondence, and understand safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Display reasoning ability by defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts, and drawing valid conclusions.
• Basic mathematical skills: add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
• Inupiaq speaking and cultural experience preferred.

Work Year:
School-Year

Range and Minimum Salary Grade:
Grade 18 – $31.09 to $48.58 (Based on Experience)