MT. BLUE REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT - RSU 9
227 MAIN STREET, FARMINGTON, ME 04938
Phone (207) 778-6571 | Fax (207) 778-4160
COMMUNITY | CULTURE | CURRICULUM
“Working together to provide high-quality educational opportunities for all.”
CHESTERVILLE - FARMINGTON - INDUSTRY - NEW SHARON - NEW VINEYARD - STARKS - TEMPLE - VIENNA - WELD - WILTON
Spare School Bus Driver / Custodian
Transportation & Facilities
Full Time - Year Round Position
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Hold a valid Maine license to drive a school bus.
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Must have passed a physical exam as directed by state requirements and comply with stipulations recommended by school’s examining physician.
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Participate in Driving Dynamics course as recommended by the State and required by the District.
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High School graduate or GED preferred.
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Ability to read and comprehend technical information.
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Ability to work safely with chemicals and equipment.
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Ability to work cooperatively with other employees. Be a team player
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Self directed / motivated.
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Job requires physical ability to lift 40lbs, stand, climb stairs and ladders, lift, push, pull, and bend for extended periods.
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CPR Certified.
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Maine State Criminal History Record Check.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Perform pre-trip "walk-around" inspection of the vehicle before operation and report defects to lead mechanic by means of a defect card.
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Keep oil, coolant and fuel at a proper operating level.
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Maintain vehicle in a clean and orderly fashion.
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Supervise and discipline all passengers during their conveyance.
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Report students needing further discipline action to the Transportation Director or his/her designee.
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Observe and obey all traffic laws and safety regulations of the State, the Town and the District.
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Keep to assigned schedule discharging only authorized students at only authorized bus stops.
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Offer input in regard to bus routes, stops and to notify the transportation office of student changes.
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Notify transportation office of any mechanical failure or buses running late on an assigned run.
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Perform and record at least three emergency evacuations for each trip load of students per year.
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Attend all transportation safety meetings and conferences as directed and apply the knowledge obtained at these meetings to the proper operation of the assigned vehicle and route.
- Report all accidents no matter how small to the Director of Transportation & Custodial Services follow the verbal report with a written accident form.
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Perform general custodial and maintenance duties at the assigned location(s).
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Provide an adequate custodial inventory of materials and supplies.
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Perform emergency custodial duties during the school day.
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Replace materials as needed such as paper towels, soap, light bulbs, etc.
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Maintain the building in a safe, neat and orderly fashion.
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Help keep the grounds and play areas free from litter.
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Assume responsibility for the general security of the building.
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Assume responsibility for the general fire safety of the building.
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Become familiar with all emergency procedures of the building including valves, switches and other building equipment.
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Keeping exits and entrances clear and safe including snow removal, sanding, etc. Also to include any portable classrooms that are associated with the building.
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Offer input to the Director of Transportation & Custodial Services or his/her designee in regards to materials, equipment, procedures, and maintenance needs.
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Be in uniform dress code all the days required in the Support Staff Contract.
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Follow all necessary requirements regarding time clock procedures.
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Wear proper personal protective equipment (PPE).
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Know and understand the use of Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
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Perform additional duties as directed by the Director of Transportation & Custodial Services or his/her designee.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Full-time, year round position to include snow days, scrub weeks & summer break
EVALUATION: Completed annually by the Director of Transportation or their designee.
NOTE: The above job description reflects the general requirements necessary to describe the principal functions or responsibilities of the job identified and shall not be interpreted as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job, either at present or in the future.
