Bus Driver

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Job description

Position Type:
Support Staff

Date Posted:
4/13/2023

Location:
Miami Yoder School District

Date Available:
08/02/2023

Closing Date:
TBD
Title: Full Time School Bus Driver
$15.78 to 25.18 an hour

Job Summary:

• To provide safe and efficient transportation so each student enjoys the fullest possible advantage from the District's Curriculum and extra curriculum programs

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must be 21 years of age
• Obtain and maintain Colorado Class B P25 Commercial Driver's License
• Obtain and Maintain First Aid and CPR certitication
• Have motor vehicle record check
• DOT Physical examination
• Submit to Drug and Alcohol testing prior to and during employment

Reports To:

• Transportation Director

Responsibilities:

• Performs daily pre and post - trip inspection on bus or van
• Maintains bus cleanliness
• Maintains fluid levels
• Reports unsafe vehicle conditions
• Completes, maintains and turns in paperwork
• Obeys all traffic laws
• Drives bus routes according to stop locations and schedules
• Picks up and discharges students only at authorized stops
• Disciplines students fairly and consistently
• Successfully works with staff, students and the public in a positive manner
• Dresses in a professional and clean manner
• Reports all accidents and completes required reports
• Performs first aid and CPR functions as necessary in emergency situations
• Other duties which may be assigned as needed

Travel Requirements

• Travels to and from school district buildings, to vehicle service stations, field trip locations and other destinations are required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of all traffic laws, regulations, road signs and related information.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate the bus, conduct pre-trip inspections, and clean the bus.
• Visual and auditory acuity within professionally determined normal ranges, with correction if needed.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective organizational, problem solving, and time management skills.
• Ability to learn and comprehend information from procedures manuals and other materials. Ability to comprehend and follow traffic signs required.
• Ability to physically move through the bus, center and classrooms.
• Ability to maintain composure and perform responsibilities under pressure and in cases of accidents or other emergencies.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

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