Transportation SUV Driver - Albuquerque, NM, United States - Albuquerque Public Schools

Description

To provide safe and reliable transportation service by operating approved SUVs in transporting passengers to and from school as well as related activities.

Assure a safe, on-time service and customer satisfaction and maintaining the highest level of ethical behavior with our customers, fellow employees and community we serve.

• Operates the vehicle in a safe manner in accordance with district policies and safety practices and federal/state/ regulations including ensuring that bus operating problems identified through diagnostic checks have been resolved, conducting pre-and post-trip inspections, ensuring the interior of the bus is clean and presentable and that the vehicle is properly fueled according to facility procedures.
• Transports students over assigned route, observing all traffic laws and safety regulations and ensures they arrive at school by bell-time.
• Alerts the Dispatcher at Route Operations of safety/maintenance problems and/or accidents or incidents in accordance with established procedures.
• Provides instructions to students on proper entry and exit of the vehicle, emergency evacuations and general safety by using live demonstrations and handouts.
• Physically assists passengers in evacuation of the vehicle in case of emergency.
• Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of this position.
• Reports to duty on time and maintains route time schedules in a safe manner. Alerts Route Operations/Operations regarding traffic problems that impact pick-up times to ensure that alternative measures can be taken (e.g. other buses can be assigned to pick up passengers) and students can reach their destination by bell-time.
• Exercises effective student management through clear communications and discipline in accordance with District policies and practices. Reports student discipline problems to school officials as instructed and advises the appropriate supervisor or manager.
• Maintains a professional appearance at all times.
• Completes all required paperwork (including route change sheets, time cards, vehicle repair requests) and submits it in a timely manner.
• Attends and actively participates in all assigned training, safety meetings and in-service meetings, contributes input and suggestions to improve vehicle operations.
• Maintains a courteous, cooperative attitude with fellow employees, supervisors, parents, and school personnel; always promoting district goodwill.
• Prepares vehicle for inclement weather conditions, including scraping or cleaning windows, etc.
• Safely and efficiently utilizes vehicle equipment including radios and emergency equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High school graduation or the equivalent in education, training and experience.
• Possession of a valid State driving license with appropriate designation and other certification required to operate district vehicles within 5 days of hire
• Clean driving record
• First Aid/CPR certification obtained within 5 days of hire.