Substitute Bus Driver

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Job description

"A Substitute Driver must follow the job description of a Full-Time Driver. School Bus Driver Reports to: Transportation Coordinator SUMMARY Operate school bus to provide safe transportation of students to and from school, field trips, and activity trips. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPNSIBILITIES: Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections daily as prescribed by Department of Transportation on assigned school bus. Operate various types of school buses and bus equipment in various weather conditions at various hours of the day. Must work with students, school officials, and student families. Communicate effectively and maintain acceptable public relationships. Fuel and top off fluid levels on assigned bus as required. Maintain sanitary and healthy conditions on assigned bus. Have a general knowledge of mechanical aspects of assigned school bus and report repair requests to appropriate transportation personnel. Follow and maintain schedule of assigned bus route by reading maps and route rosters. Maintain compliance with federal and state school bus rules and regulations. Follow local Board Policies as they relate to transportation. Attend required compliance training as needed. Maintain current Class B (P)(S) commercial driver's license and current medical card. QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience: High School diploma or GED required. A background in student transportation preferred but not required. Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrate the ability to remain calm, professional, and safe in an environment with frequent interruption. Ability to interact with a diverse group of individuals to maintain effective relationships. Ability to problem solve and make decisions as they relate to student transportation. Ability to make good judgement. Language Skills: Ability to respond to common inquiries and complaints from students, parents, and staff. Ability to report concerns to supervisor if needed. Computer Skills: General knowledge of computer usage and ability to use email and electronics. Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to become familiar with District roads and District routes. Ability to learn about and work with students with diverse and additional needs. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Ability to obtain certificates, licenses, and registrations as determined necessary by the District, Wyoming Department of Education, and Department of Transportation. Must agree to a background check. Must have a valid Driver's License and a clear driving record. Must complete necessary training from a designated training program to obtain a bus driving CDL and endorsements if one is not already held. If a candidate cannot successfully obtain the minimum requirements of certificates, licenses, and registrations after training, the candidate is not qualified. WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMAINDS: Ability to occasionally stoop, crawl, bend, lift, lower, reach, climb, walk, and sit. Ability to lift or lower weight up to 75 lbs. The position requires travel across the District, State, and some out of State Ability to work in various weather conditions and temperatures Ability to work split shifts at various times during the day/night. Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. The District may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job at any time as it deems advisable.

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