Transportation - Bus Driver

Position: Bus Driver
Location: Transportation
Bargaining Unit: Minnesota School Employee Association
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Enjoy a flexible schedule and a rewarding role as a School Bus Driver—helping students get to school safely and reliably every day.

Essential Functions:

Performs vehicle inspections and safety checks; checks fuel, oil and fluid levels and fills accordingly; cleans bus, sweeps, removes trash, wipes windows; checks lights, gauges and switches for proper operation; cleans mirrors and windows; informs Director or Head Mechanic of defects or mechanical failures; washes vehicle, scrubs floors and walls.

Transports students to and from school or designated areas; observes driving and district rules and regulations; provides input regarding efficiency and safety.

Maintains order and discipline; observes district policies regarding discipline; reports problems and provides papers to the Director as required; maintains confidentiality of student information.

Maintains mileage/fuel records; completes pre-trip inspection reports; reports violations to the Director.

Attends meetings as required; attends training and workshops as directed

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Thorough knowledge of District policies and procedures; thorough knowledge of School Crisis Planning Guide and related emergency documents (evacuation, lockdown, fire, weather); thorough knowledge of 2-way radio and PA system; ability to utilize emergency triangle, fire extinguisher, broom, ice scraper, squeegees; general knowledge of First Aid; ability to assist students in an emergency evacuation; ability to implement and model the "Code of Conduct"; ability to establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with staff, faculty, students and parents.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED and moderate experience operating a bus, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Compensation: $24.70 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.

Benefits:

• Sick leave based on the minimum standards of the Earned Safe and Sick Time law
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)