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- 401(k)
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Retirement plan
- Monday to Friday
- High school or equivalent (Required)
- driving: 5 years (Preferred)
- Driver's License (Required)
Bus Driver - Jackson, United States - Jackson Public Schools
Description
Position Type:Transportation/Bus Driver
Date Posted:
5/6/2022
Location:
Operations Center $750.00 Sign-On Bonus
BUS DRIVER
Position is responsible for operating a school bus and transporting school-aged children and other authorized personnel safely and efficiently over specified routes to and from schools and various activities. Position conducts pre-trip inspections; observes safety regulations and policies; enforces student discipline on the bus; and performs related work.
Minimum Qualifications(Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required):
Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
Must possess a valid commercial driver's license to operate a school bus or must acquire one prior to the completion of the division's classroom training course.
Must possess basic first aid and CPR certification or must acquire such prior to the completion of the division's classroom training course.
Must possess an excellent driving record in compliance with division standards, excellent driving skills, and must successfully complete the school division's bus driver training course.
Must possess a good knowledge of procedures and federal/state laws governing the safe operation of a school bus prior to the completion of the division's training course.
Must possess knowledge of, or the ability to accurately and quickly learn, local street and road systems.
Must possess knowledge of, or the ability to accurately and quickly learn, how to properly secure a wheelchair, car seat, and other restraining devices on a school bus.
Must possess the ability to maintain student discipline and ensure that student behavior is not a distraction to safe driving.
Must possess the ability to recognize and report any unsafe act or condition.
Must remain in compliance with state/division regulations regarding the use of controlled substances and alcohol as applied to school bus drivers.
Must meet the mandated physical and mental requirements established by the state and the US Department of Transportation--the school division is not permitted to employ individuals that do not meet these standards.
Must be capable of working independently and possess the ability to understand and follow through on oral and written instructions.
Must possess the ability to communicate effectively and positively with students, parents, and faculty.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
Duties are performed on a school bus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to loud noise levels; fumes or airborne particles; noxious odors; vibrations from driving a bus; and traffic. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; use foot controls to drive; reach with hands and arms; climb; bend, stoop, and kneel; and talk and hear. The employee must be physically able to perform and demonstrate emergency evacuation procedures. The employee must be able to communicate orally and hear on a two-way radio with transportation dispatch and emergency services while the bus is in motion. Employee must be able to communicate effectively and positively with parents, students, staff and co-workers. This includesthe pushing/pulling of up to 50 pounds. In addition, have the ability to use emergency exits at any location on the bus. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, night/dusk vision, color vision, and peripheral vision. Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous, people-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
Start driving: $ /hour
Hours per week: 30-39
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