Transportation | Bus Driver

PURPOSE

Drive a school bus to transport students safely and efficiently to assigned locations along designated routes.

WHAT YOU WILL LOVE

• $5,000 signing bonus for current CDL holders*

• Up to $2,000 in performance bonuses available each school year*

• Employee referral bonus of $1,000 for CDL-holding bus driver referral*

• Full benefits package, including health insurance (active day one), basic term life insurance, paid time off, state pension, and various optional/supplemental benefits

• Daytime, weekday work schedule - home every night!

• Holidays and breaks off work

• Opportunity to make a positive difference in our community on a daily basis

• Paid training and assistance available for those who do not yet have a CDL

*Incentives subject to standard eligibility criteria.

IMPORTANT DETAILS

• Work Schedule: School year

• Work Hours: Morning routes typically occur between 5:30am-9:00am. Afternoon routes typically occur between 1:30pm-5:00pm. Additional mid-day and after-school routes are available for bid by interested Bus Drivers.

• Benefits Included: Health Insurance active day one (with Vision and Dental), Public Pension, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off, Long Term Disability, Basic Term Life Insurance, and Various Optional Supplemental Benefits

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from high school and sufficient training and experience to perform assigned duties.

• Must possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License issued by the State, meet State Department of Transportation physical requirements, and abstain from narcotic drug use and excessive drinking.

• Must have sufficient physical and mental abilities to operate a school bus in a safe manner.

SUBSTITUTE BUS DRIVER POSITIONS
FWCS is also actively hiring Substitute Bus Drivers for those seeking flexible schedules, morning routes only, afternoon routes only, etc.

If you would like to become a Substitute Bus Driver, PLEASE APPLY TO THIS POSTING.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Pick up and discharge students in accordance with established schedules.

• Practice defensive driving practices, in all types of weather elements and road conditions.

• Maintain order, discipline, and rights among passengers on the bus; report behavior issues to appropriate personnel; remind students of bus rules.

• Operate a school bus in a safe and professional manner which includes conducting required daily safety inspections of the bus to ensure safe operational conditions along with pre-trip and post-trip inspections.

• Responding appropriately during emergency situations

• Evacuating students from the bus during emergency evacuation drills or actual emergencies

• Completing required paperwork and reports

• Participating in required training and testing, including agility testing

• Report mechanical malfunctions or other problems to the garage staff immediately.

• Collaborate with departmental supervisors or administrators in establishing and maintaining student bus stops and transportation schedules.

• When required, contact parents or guardians regarding the route schedule.

• Maintain buses in a clean and safe operating condition.

• Load and unload students safely and assist students using wheelchairs with safe loading/unloading.

• Operate a two-way radio to communicate with the dispatcher.

• Demonstrate commitment to our role as educational leaders and role models through appropriate language, dress code, and professional behavior.

• Develop a positive bus environment by promoting safety, order, and rights.

• Work with your assigned schools to develop and implement a positive behavior intervention system (PBIS) that recognizes students’ efforts and rewards good behavior.

• Continuously reinforce proper crossing procedures and report unsafe behavior, in writing, to the school and their immediate supervisor.

• Make the well-being of students the fundamental value in all decision-making. Meet and maintain all requirements for a school bus certification (yellow card). The bus driver shall hold a VALID driver’s license at all times and a driving record point balance that does not exceed 6 (six) active points

• Supports the FWCS Schools of Success mission to empower all students to reach their potential through equitable and relevant community-connected experiences to ensure students achieve at least one of the 4E’s - (Enrollment, Employment, Enlistment, or Entrepreneurship.)

• Positively promotes and embodies the FWCS Schools of Success six core competencies in our daily work: Creativity and Innovation, Critical and Analytical Thinking, Collaboration, Communication, Cultural Agility, and Self-Direction

• Perform related duties, as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

To perform the essential functions of this job effectively and safely, employees must meet the following physical qualifications:

• Communication Skills:?Ability to speak clearly and hear effectively in various environments.

• Manual Dexterity:?Adeptness in the use of hands and fingers.

• Postural Endurance:?Sit or stand for prolonged periods, as the job requires.

• Flexibility:?Ability to bend at the waist, kneel, or crouch to perform specific duties.

• Visual Acuity:?Close vision ability with the capacity to adjust focus.

• Mobility:?Freedom to sit or walk at will throughout the work environment.

• Strength and Stamina:?Capability to bend, kneel, reach, lift, carry, push, or pull up to twenty (25) pounds or more.

• Bus Drivers: Walking the length of the bus, climbing bus steps, assisting students to load, unload and evacuate, utilize and assist students with wheelchair lifts,securing wheelchairs and student safety equipment, as needed.

FWCS will reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.