JOB
Purpose Statement
The job of Bus Driver is done for the purpose/s of transporting children and families to their Head Start/ECEAP related services; assisting with program activities; ensuring vehicle is in safe operating condition; and ensuring safety of students during transport, loading and unloading from buses.
This job reports to Transportation Manager.
Essential Functions
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Advises students and other passengers of appropriate behavior for the purpose of reinforcing regulations and maintaining passenger safety.
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Assesses incidents, complaints, accidents and/or potential emergency situations for the purpose of resolving and/or recommending a resolution to the situation.
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Assists in the development of bus routes for the purpose of efficiently transporting passengers and/or providing input regarding safety concerns on routes.
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Assists students and other passengers for the purpose of providing safe loading and unloading from buses including both emergency situations and normal transport.
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Attends meetings, classroom and behind the wheel training, safety meetings, in-service, administrative conferences, etc. for the purpose of maintaining skills and meeting the certificate requirement/s of a school bus driver.
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Cleans assigned vehicles, both interior and exterior, for the purpose of ensuring safety, appearance, and sanitation of vehicle.
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Conducts emergency evacuation drills for the purpose of ensuring efficiency of procedures and complying with mandated requirements.
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Drives school buses for the purpose of transporting passengers over scheduled routes to and from school and/or special events in a safe and timely manner.
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Embodies the principles and practices that form our culture and commitment to becoming an Antiracist Multicultural Organization for the purpose of meeting the Agency’s End: Success for Each Child and Eliminating the Opportunity Gap by Leading with Racial Equity.
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Lifts students and/or equipment for the purpose of positioning or repositioning students as appropriate.
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Maintains bus files for the purpose of ensuring the availability of information and/or instructions as required.
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Monitors students and other passengers during transit for the purpose of maintaining safety and following district policy.
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Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections for the purpose of ensuring the safe operating condition of the vehicle and complying with mandated guidelines.
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Prepares documents and reports for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information.
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Reports observations and/or incidents for the purpose of communicating information to appropriate personnel.
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Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of addressing immediate safety concerns.
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Responds to inquiries for the purpose of providing information and/or direction.
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Secures students as assigned for the purpose of ensuring their safety during transport.
Other Functions
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Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.
Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
SKILLS are required to perform single, technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: See competencies under Abilities below.
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: See competencies under Abilities below.
ABILITY is required to schedule activities; collate data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with similar types of data; and utilize a variety of types of job-related equipment. Independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is significant.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
JOB-SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
ACCOUNTABILITY: Takes responsibility and ownership for successfully accomplishing work and Agency objectives, and delivering results. Sets high standards of shared performance for self and others.
BOUNDARY SETTING: Maintains professional relationships between self and others by establishing parameters regarding interpersonal interactions. Engages in discussions about work constraints while maintaining positive relationships.
CUSTOMER FOCUS: Commits to clarifying and supporting internal and external customers’ goals and strives to meet their expectations and requirements. Consistently acts with customers in mind. Holds self accountable for providing high-quality, responsive and personable customer service.
DEFENSIVE DRIVING: Drives in a safety-conscious manner with awareness of environmental conditions, the actions of others, Agency policies, and laws.
RECORDKEEPING AND DOCUMENTATION: Gathers, organizes, and maintains records, following confidential information and security protocols as needed. Accurately documents relevant/essential actions, processes, and practices.
TEAMWORK: Works collaboratively with others to achieve shared goals and make decisions.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
- Experience transporting children
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Experience working with culturally diverse children and families
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Experience working with children and families experiencing homelessness and/or domestic violence
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Volunteer experience
