MORAN ROUTE BUS DRIVER
175 DAY CALENDAR
INSURANCE, RETIREMENT BENEFITS, PAID TIME OFF
STARTING WAGE 24.55, DOE
Compensation package found here
MORAN ROUTE DETAILS:
Route would service the Colter Bay, Jackson Lake Lodge and Signal Mountain areas for K-12 students.
Route would be 5.75 hours per day, 175 school days per year.
Paid CDL training.
Route would be adjusted as needed to meet future demand.
REPORTS TO:
Transportation Director & Administrative Manager
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The job of Bus Driver was established for the purpose/s of providing support within the student transportation services area with specific responsibilities for transporting students over scheduled routes and/or to/from special excursions; ensuring vehicle is in safe operating condition; and ensuring safety of students during transport, loading and unloading from buses.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Ensures the safety of each passenger while on the bus in accordance with board policies and rules.
Operation of the vehicle in a safe and efficient manner.
Assesses incidents, complaints, accidents and/or potential emergency situations (e.g. road hazards, medical emergencies, accidents, etc.) for the purpose of resolving and/or recommending a resolution to the situation.
Perform safe loading and unloading procedures at authorized stops according to assigned schedule.
Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections (e.g. fluid levels, tire pressure, exterior condition, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the safe operating condition of the vehicle and complying with mandated guidelines.
Establishing and maintaining rapport with passengers.
Maintain discipline among passengers.
Maintain effective contact with the public.
Complete required reports on time in the prescribed manner.
Satisfactorily complete required training and first aid programs.
Arrive at bus location 20 minutes before time to leave on route.
Spend ½ hour per day (2 ½ hours per week) maintaining a clean interior and exterior of the bus in accordance with standard procedures.
Fuels assigned vehicle (e.g. oil, water, fuel, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining the vehicle in a safe operating condition.
Conduct Evacuation Drills two times per year according to state law.
Submit to random drug and alcohol testing, state law.
Must pass an annual DOT physical examination by licensed physician
Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Employ effective decision making skills.
Engage in two-way communication with students, district staff, parents, and the community.
Knowledge of public laws, rules, regulations, and current business issues governing student transportation services.
Ability to weigh options, think clearly, evaluate accurately, and make sound judgements.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear.
The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms.
The employee occasionally must squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and reach forward.
The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp.
The employee occasionally experiences exposure to weather elements while performing routine safety checks, ie; exposure to rain, snow, cold and hot temperatures.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
CERTIFICATIONS:
Attend and maintain requirements of safety and security ICS 100/200 training. The Incident Command System (ICS) is a standardized approach to the command, control, and coordination of emergency response providing a common hierarchy within which responders from multiple agencies can be effective.
Maintain a current DOT physical examination as required.
Submit to state required random drug testing.
High School education or equivalent.
Minimum of 4 years in a transportation field, preferred.
DISCLAIMER:
This job description identifies primary responsibilities and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and activities. This job description is subject to change in response to student demographics, staffing factors, funding variables, modified operating procedures, and/or program/curriculum changes as directed by the Superintendent(s) or designee(s) of Teton County School District #1.
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION:
The Teton County School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the school’s compliance with the regulations implementing the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504) is directed to contact the Civil Rights Compliance Officer (Communications Coordinator), at the office of the School District , 307-733-2704, titleixcoordinator@tcsd.org or PO Box 568, 1235 Gregory Lane, Jackson, WY 83001.