Mini-Bus Drivers

Mini-Bus Drivers -  School Year

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Job Description

Position Title
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Mini-Bus Drivers  School Year
Location
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West Fargo Transportation Department
Department
:
Transportation
Reports To
:
Director of Transportation
Term
:
Ongoing 182-day position following the school calendar
Schedule
:
Mon-Fri Approx. 4+ hours/day. Occasional additional hours may be available
Salary
:
Position follows the  Classified Salary Schedule rting salary begins at $17.75-$19.40/hour, based on experience.

SUMMARY
:
The Mini-Bus Driver transports learners to and from school, and activities when applicable, in a safe and timely manner and assists in the maintenance of the buses.

Also seeking Activities and Substitute Bus Drivers. Activity drivers transport West Fargo Schools' teams to various events throughout the year, which may include overnight travel. Substitute drivers work on an on-call basis.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and requirement satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required for the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education and/or Experience
  :
  High School diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record required.
• Valid Class D license with a DOT physical.
• Clean driving record.
• Must pass a Dept. of Transportation physical exam and standard drug/alcohol testing prior to employment.
• Prior experience providing transportation to students preferred, but not required.
• Prior experience working with children of varying levels of ability preferred, but not required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
: (Other duties may be assigned)

• Develops positive, effective working relationships with learners and staff.
• Communicates with the Transportation Director regarding problems and/or issues that arise.
• Makes seating arrangements and reports disciplinary problems when necessary.
• Inspects the bus immediately upon conclusion of each route by walking the length of the bus and performing a careful visual inspection.
• Completes all post-route logs and checklists immediately upon return to bus barn.
• Transports learners to and from school using an assigned bus.
• Monitors behavior of learners during transportation to and from school.
• Completes pre-trip inspection of bus daily as outlined by Federal and State DOT regulations.
• Maintains safe operation by checking all lights, gauges, switches, mirrors and windows for proper operation.
• Maintains cleanliness of the bus by sweeping the inside and washing the windows, mirrors and lights as needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
:
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this role, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms.
• While performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this role, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, bend, talk, and hear.
• The specific vision abilities required for this role include close and peripheral vision.
• The employee may be required to lift up to ~30 pounds.

The West Fargo Public School District is committed to maintaining a learning and working environment free from discrimination and harassment in all employment and educational programs, activities, and facilities. The District prohibits discrimination and harassment based on an individual’s race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, or other protected status by law.