Description
Park County RE2 School District is currently accepting applications for a Bus Driver. Individuals are needed to drive regular bus routes as well as students/staff to sports events, and field trips.
SUMMARY *Drive students to and from school, abiding by all rules and regulations set forth by the federal and state government and the District. *Manage student behavior and enforce discipline while en route. *Maintain complete control of the vehicle and remain alert while en route. *Drive out-of-town activity trips at night or on weekends. *Provide care and assistance to children when entering and exiting the bus and when crossing streets. *Load and unload passengers in wheelchairs using lifts and safety devices. *Inspect the bus before each trip to ensure the bus is working properly. *Clean the interior of the bus and the exterior windows. *Complete daily logs and paperwork. *Report breakdowns, emergencies, and delays to the Transportation Department. *Perform emergency evacuation procedures twice yearly and on all out-of-town trips. *Attend in-service and receive physical. *Attend CPR and First Aid training classes. *Perform other duties as assigned. *To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
JUDGMENT AND DECISION MAKING *Work is assigned by Transportation Director and/or Mechanic. *Requires independent judgment to determine if the bus is safe to operate, when and if route deviations are required, and when to utilize additional driving safety precautions. *Additionally, independent judgment must be applied to determine the appropriate type and severity of discipline for passengers. *Decision-making requires collaboration with the Transportation Director, Mechanic, other drivers, teachers, principals, and coaches. *Work is guided by the District Driver's Handbook, driver judgment, supervisor's directives, and state and federal traffic laws and regulations. *Supervisor is occasionally involved in decision-making.
DIVERSITY OF DUTIES *Duties require cross-training in basic automotive mechanics, student management, and basic health care. *Duties and actions impact students, parents, school administrators, and the general public. *Duties extend across several District departments on a daily basis. *The employee frequently is required to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Salary Schedule: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vYFn5K_BkMboNVvMgNBXAOOaDVvE7Hsg/view