Student Contact Bus Driver

Position: Student Contact Day Bus Driver 
Work Schedule:  Works up to 200 days/year and up to 8 hours/day
Start Date: ASAP
Pay: DOQ/ Starting at $22.05 
Benefits: Benefits available per the Local 70 labor agreement which can be found online at:  https://www.isd622.org/Page/310 

Required Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High School Diploma or GED and solid work history
• Licensure: Class B license, including Bus Driver endorsement
• Ability to pass pre-employment, random, post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol tests consistent with state and federal law
• General knowledge of school district operations, expectations, policies processes and procedures, and general knowledge of the transportation of students
• Ability to assist students with patience and understanding
• Maintains good hygiene with neat and clean appearance a
• Good attendance
• Work collaboratively in a diverse environment with people of all ages including students with high levels of integrity along with building effective working relationships with school officials, associates, students and the general public.
• Ability to communicate effectively and follow written and oral communication. 
• Demonstrated positive attitude towards people with whom one works, ability to work cooperatively and willingness to accept instructions and training.
• Basic working  knowledge of personal computers and office machinery
• Willingness to continuously learn and be open to feedback to improve individual performance.
• Ability to perform light maintenance

Responsibilities:

• Transport students to and from school
• Operate school bus in a safe manner under a variety of weather and traffic conditions
• Train and assist students in bus evacuations during drills and emergency situations
• Complete and maintain the requirements necessary to hold and operate under a Commercial Driver’s License
• Responsible for making sure the bus is safe to drive; accordingly, pre-trips vehicle in accordance with all applicable federal laws, district policies and state statutes
• Maintain a legible route map
• Complete a variety of forms, such as: rider attendance forms, trip tickets, pre-trip log, fuel and oil log, bus maintenance forms, stop arm violation forms, disciplinary forms, injury reports and accident reports, etc.
• Add various fluids and safety items to the bus as needed
• Maintain an exemplary driving record both on and off the job
• Report any unsafe route conditions and recommend changes to the route
• Monitor student behavior and determine appropriate discipline
• Assist special needs students on and off the bus
• Be aware of mental, physical, behavioral, and health conditions of students with a wide range of needs
• Maintain a good working relationship with parents and school district personnel
• Must attend all mandatory safety meetings and driver training, to include defensive driving, student management, First Aid training, and all other applicable training
• Knowledge of, and trained in, the use of school bus safety equipment, two-way radio, emergency reflectors, and fire extinguishers
• Clean the bus, including sweeping, removing trash, washing seats and windows, etc.

 
ISD 622 is an equal opportunity employer and supports an inclusive workplace environment.