Frontline Applicant Tracking - Hancock County School District - Kiln, MS

Openings as of 3/29/2025
Transportation

Bus Driver

JobID: 627

Position Type:
  Transportation/Bus Driver


Date Posted:
  6/30/2021


Location:
  Transportation


Date Available:
  07/01/2021


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Title:   School Bus Driver
 
Position Purpose
Under the general supervision of the Transportation Director, to ensure the safe transportation of students, staff, and others to and from school, residential neighborhoods, and field trips.
Essential Functions:
• Safely drives a school bus on days when school is in session over designated routes in accordance with time schedules, loading and unloading students at designated locations.
• Transports students, teachers and others on school field or activity trips.
• Inspects assigned bus on a daily basis prior to transporting of passengers to ensure that bus is in good, clean and safe working order.
• Cleans and refuels bus as needed.
• Ensures that a communication device is in proper working order before each trip.
• Reports all mechanical deficiencies, traffic violations, or accidents, promptly.
• Arranges for and ensures completion of routine maintenance of bus (e.g., oil change); transporting the bus to and from maintenance and/or repair facilities.
• Maintains order and discipline in an effective and courteous manner among students being transported in accordance with district policies and procedures; reports any incidents involving student discipline.
• Observes and tracks route timing, such as total time en-route, time between stops, loading and unloading times or any other requested information for the purpose of establishing route efficiency, as requested.
• Maintains and submits records and reports as required.
• Follows procedures to ensure that no child is left alone on bus without adult supervision at any time, and that all children have departed bus at the end of all bus routes (morning, evening and during field trips or other special trips).
• Inventories bus emergency and first aid supplies and equipment; reports needs to the Director.
• Prepares aides and children for bus drills and ensures bus evacuation drills are held as required.
• In case of accidents/emergencies, evacuates children according to written and practiced procedures, ensures that medical emergency procedures are followed; completes a written report as required.
• Attends and participates in trainings, and other continuing education, career and professional development opportunities.
 
Additional Duties
• Performs other related tasks as assigned.
 
Note:         The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities.  It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
 
Equipment
• Uses standard automotive and bus equipment, and telephone.
 
Travel Requirements
• Travels to and from school district buildings, to vehicle service stations, field trip locations and other destinations are required.
 
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Knowledge of all traffic laws, regulations, road signs and related information.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate the bus, conduct pre-trip inspections, and clean the bus.
• Visual and auditory acuity within professionally determined normal ranges, with correction if needed.
•  Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective organizational, problem solving, and time management skills.
• Ability to learn and comprehend information from procedures manuals and other materials. Ability to comprehend and follow traffic signs required.
• Ability to physically move through the bus, center and classrooms.
• Ability to maintain composure and perform responsibilities under pressure and in cases of accidents or other emergencies.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
 
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
• Works in standard school bus environment.
 
Note:   Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.
 
Qualifications Profile
 
Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying.  Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
 
Certification/License:
• Motor Vehicle Operator's (DMV) License.
• Current Commercial Driver's License (CDL), class B with Passenger and School Bus endorsement.
 
Education:
• High School Diploma or GED.  
Experience:
• Successful prior experience working as a bus driver, preferably in a school district or transporting children. 
 
FLSA Status:             Nonexempt




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Openings as of 3/29/2025
Transportation

Transportation Bus Diesel Mechanic/Technician

JobID: 605

Position Type:
  Transportation/Mechanic


Date Posted:
  5/5/2021


Location:
  Transportation


Date Available:
  07/01/2021


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Hancock County School District
Department of Transportation
 

Mechanic Qualifications
 
1. A satisfactory driving record
2. A satisfactory work record
3. High School graduate or equivalent, or Vocational Trade School in Auto Diesel Mechanics
4. Valid Mississippi Class B Commercial Driver License with “P” and “S” endorsements         *Can be obtained within 180 days of employment 
5. Knowledge and experience to perform gas and diesel engine tune-ups; additionally, complete engine overhauls 
6. Knowledge in body repair of large vehicles
7. Must be insurable by district insurance carrier
8. Must be physically able to lift 100 lbs.
9. Must be able to communicate effectively with school bus drivers
10. ASE Certification is encouraged
11. Must be able to use desktop computer, laptop computer, and/or smart phone for mechanical diagnostics, mechanical research, record keeping and job assignments.
Mechanic Duties & Responsibilities
1. Perform major and minor motor repairs and replacement work on school buses, cars, trucks, and other district equipment 
2. Performance of body repairs, including minor body work, painting, glass, and seat repairs
3. Replace valves and seat grinding
4. Braze and weld metals as needed
5. Install rings and bearings and effects proper adjustments
6. Overhauls and repairs carburetors and clutches
7. Tune motors using standard testing equipment, clean and replace spark plugs, and install radiator hoses 
8. Repair transmission, differentials, front and rear axle assemblies
9. Take down, repair, and reassemble air compressors, pumps, and related equipment
10. Service vehicles with fuel, oil, air, water, and fluids on a rotational basis
11. Respond to vehicle breakdown emergencies to include nights and possibly weekends
12. Check alignment of wheels
13. Maintain shop area, facilities, and tools in a clean, safe condition
14. Insure proper disposal of oils, fluids, and tires to meet the requirements of the EPA
15. Drive any bus route that may be required as assigned by the Transportation Director
16. Utilize computer to diagnosis mechanical and electrical issues on all district buses and vehicles
17. Utilize computer or smart phone for record keeping and job assignments
18. Perform other duties as deemed necessary by supervisor, thus carrying out all assigned duties efficiently and promptly
 
Must be able to pass a background check.
Benefits: Vacation, holidays, personal and sick time
                Retirement                                                                      
                Insurance 
 
Job Type: Full-time

If you have any questions, please contact the Trasportation Department at:  228-255-6256.
 
 





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