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Summer Bus Driver (Temporary)

Alabama State Department of Education -
Satsuma, AL

Job Details

Temporary | Seasonal | Contract

Qualifications

Route driving
Post-trip inspection protocols
Pre-trip inspection protocols
Automotive preventive maintenance inspections
Passenger Endorsement
Employee relationship building
Performing regular vehicle safety checks
School Bus Endorsement
CDL
DOT Physical Certification
Dedicated driving routes
Child emergency evacuation

Full Job Description

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Job Title: Summer Bus Driver (Temporary)

Supervisor: Transportation Supervisor & Director of Curriculum and Instruction

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Contract Length: Temporary. Position automatically ends at the conclusion of the Alabama Summer & Afterschool Program (ASAP) grant.

Job Goals: To provide safe and efficient transportation for students and staff as designated.

Minimum Qualifications:

Possess and maintain a valid Alabama bus driver license (ABL) and commercial driver’s license (CDL) with P/S endorsement.

Maintain a current Alabama School Bus Physical or ALDOT Health Card as required by state law or the Alabama State Department of Education.

Ability to meet suitability criteria for employment and/or certification/licensure under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. 2002-457.

Possess and maintain an acceptable motor vehicle record including the ability to remain insurable under school system insurance requirements.

Ability to pass drug tests in accordance with applicable law.

Proficient in written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to operate a school vehicle over an assigned route according to a defined time schedule, which may require driving during pre-daylight and dusk periods.

Ability to lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force.

Physical ability to perform all duties and responsibilities as specified by state and federal regulations, including but not limited to pre-trip inspections, post-trip inspections, and bus evacuations.

Ability to be punctual and in regular attendance.

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Performance Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

Demonstrates support for the school system, its vision, goals, and priorities.

Adheres to all traffic laws and driving safety rules.

Prepares and submits monthly school bus reports as required.

Prepares and submits an accident report when involved in an accident.

Performs daily pre-trip inspection of the bus before and after each route and completes and submits form as required. Performs post-trip inspection of the bus.

Performs duties in a courteous, professional manner.

Maintains a clean bus.

Maintains an accurate student roster in record and report book. Notifies transportation department of any changes in roster.

Maintains discipline while students are on the bus.

Reports students with discipline problems to the proper authority.

Reports all accidents immediately to the transportation office and other appropriate officials; follows school system procedures related to accidents and post-accident activities.

Regulates heating, cooling and/or ventilation of the bus or vehicle for the comfort and safety of passengers.

Notifies supervisor and/or other appropriate authorities in case of mechanical failure of bus or lateness.

Maintains and uses communications and/or surveillance equipment on buses according to school system regulations.

Maintains cooperative and appropriate relationships with students, parents, community members and other employees.

Picks up and discharges students at authorized stops in accordance with assigned route and schedule.

Prepares for and assists students in evacuating the bus when necessary.

Transports students on field trips and outings, athletic events, and other extracurricular or co-curricular events (evenings, nights, or other times) as assigned.

Attends scheduled trainings.

Maintains confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters in accordance with state and federal law.

Demonstrates initiative in identifying potential problems and/or opportunities for improvement in areas of responsibility.

Responds to inquiries and requests in a timely and positive manner.

Maintains and submits required reports, records, and correspondence in a timely and accurate manner.

Properly cares for tools, equipment, and material resources of the school system.

Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local Board policies, and state, federal, and local laws.

Reports absences and takes leave in accordance with Board policies and procedures.

Reports identified mechanical needs to the Transportation Department.

Performs other job-related duties as assigned by Supervisor(s).

Terms of Employment: Seasonal Responsibilities as Needed. Position is temporary and does not create a contract for continued employment beyond the temporary assignment.

Evaluation: Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the Board's policy on evaluation of personnel.

Additional Information: Please contact Mr. Chris Catrett at [email protected] for any additional inquiries. District Website: https://www.satsumaschools.com

The State does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religious preference, marital status, disability, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law. Employees of the District are required to comply with the provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments.

Alabama school boards are required by state law to verify the employment eligibility of newly hired employees by using the federal E-Verify program. New employees are required to provide a Social Security number, an unexpired identity document that contains a photograph, and other acceptable documents that establish employment eligibility. In addition to determining whether a new hire is authorized to work in the United States, E-Verify will confirm that the employee's name and Social Security number match.

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