CDL School Bus Driver – Safe Student Transport

York School District One York School District One Transportation
- York, South Carolina Open in Google Maps

Bus Driver (CDL program)
York School District One York School District One Transportation
- York, South Carolina Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in CERRA-SC , and York School District One

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description ?

York School District One ?

Transportation

Bus Driver

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Reports To: Director of Transportation?

FLSA Status :
Non-exempt Support?

Terms of Employment: ???182 days; salary paid on Bus Driver scale and work year to be established by the Board?

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Job Summary: ?

To transport students over scheduled routes and/or to/from special excursions; ensuring vehicle operation is in safe operating condition and ensuring safety of students during transport, loading, and unloading from buses.

Qualifications: ?

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Valid CDL with minimum B Class Plus P&S Endorsements

• Good verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to work a tablet for student attendance and routing directions

• A lternatives to the above qualifications as the board may find appropriate and acceptable

Essential Duties: ?

• Advise students and other passengers on appropriate behavior to reinforce federal, state, and district policies and regulati ons a nd maint ai n passenger safety.

• Assess incidents, complaints, accidents, and/or potential emergency situations to resolv e and/or recommend a resolution .

• Assist students and other passengers in safe loading and unloading from buses , including both emergency situations and normal transport.

• Attend meetings, classroom and behind
  -the-wheel training, and safety meetings to maintain skills and meet the criteria requirements of a school bus driver.

• Cleans assigned vehicles, both interior and exterior to ensure the safety, appearance, and sanitation of vehicles.

• Conduct emergency evacuation drills to ensure efficiency of procedures and compl iance with mandated requirements.

• Drive assigned vehicle to a specified location s on specified days to maintain the vehicle in a safe operating condition.

• Drive school bus to transport passengers over scheduled routes to and from school and/or field trips in a safe and timely manner.

• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections (e.g., tire pressure, exterior condition, mirrors , gauges , cameras , bus equipment , and interior condition ) to ensure the safe operating condition of the vehicle and comply with mandated guidelines.

• Prepare documents and reports (e.g., trip reports, incident reports, inspection records, passenger misconduct, mileage logs, student attendance logs , student seating charts, routing information) to provide written support and/or convey information.

• Report observations and/or incidents (e.g., discipline, inappropriate social behavior) to communicate information to appropriate personnel .

• Responds to inquiries (e.g., students, parents, other school personnel) to provide information and/or direction.

• Supervise students and other passengers during transit to maintain safety and follow district policy.

• Assist other personnel to support them in the completion of their work activities.

• Operate the Traversa tablet for routing directions and for loading and unloading students at assigned stops.

Specific Job Requirements: ?

• Possess and utilize excellent team - building skills

• Accept delegated responsibilities willingly and respectfully

• Able to work under occasional stress

• Demonstrate a high level of initiative in job performance

• Communicate effectively with a diverse community

• Maintain a positive attitude while implementing our mission and mottos

Physical Requirements:? ?

• Perform physical labor including the operation of vehicles and travel throughout the school district.

• Prolonged periods of sitting, lifting students, climbing on and off buses, using foot controls to operate the accelerator and brake pedals, and pushing buttoned door openers and closures.

• Sufficient agility to move freely throughout the bus, bend, stoop, and kneel as necessary to secure students and/or equipment restraints,…