Bus Driver

1 day ago

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States Cedar Rapids Community School District Full time
Job Title: Bus Driver

We are seeking a reliable and safety-conscious Bus Driver to transport students for athletic trips and field trips while managing appropriate student behavior.

Job Summary:

The Bus Driver will be responsible for safely transporting students to and from activities, effectively managing student behaviors, and maintaining a cooperative attitude and rapport with students, peers, supervisors, parents, school personnel, and the community.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Safely transport students to and from activities
  • Effectively and appropriately manage student behaviors
  • Maintain a cooperative attitude and build rapport with students, peers, supervisors, parents, school personnel, and the community
  • Use effective and professional verbal and written communication skills
  • Present self in a professional manner, including attire and being alert and attentive
  • Successfully complete all required trainings, meetings, classes, and professional development
  • Work together as a team to keep the interior and exterior of the vehicle clean, safe, and presentable
  • Quickly and safely evacuate the vehicle in case of an emergency
  • Maintain current knowledge of all student requirements, such as medical protocols, IEPs, etc., and respond appropriately to events by following written protocols
  • Properly secure students in required safety equipment and restraints
  • Safely assist non-ambulatory students into and out of the vehicle
  • Accurately complete reports and paperwork in a timely manner, including vehicle maintenance requests, student behavior referrals, timecards, directions, etc.
  • Abide by federal law, state law, and district policies, procedures, and expectations
  • Utilize technology when required
  • Consistently perform thorough and accurate pre-trip and post-trip inspections
  • Immediately report accidents
  • Ensure the vehicle is properly fueled according to department policy
  • Prepare the vehicle for student transport, including inclement weather, harnesses, wheelchair tie-downs, etc.
  • Safely and appropriately operate various types of school buses and equipment, including wheelchair lifts, radios, and emergency equipment
  • Report any safety or maintenance concerns to appropriate personnel in a timely manner
  • Report all moving violations to the Transportation Manager, including any received while on or off the clock
  • Clean the bus as designated by department procedures
Requirements:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Valid Class B CDL license, with school bus and passenger endorsements
  • Obtain and maintain a valid DOT physical and valid Medical Certificate, per FMCSA requirements
  • Pass pre-employment and all subsequent agility tests
  • Pass pre-employment and periodic background history checks
  • Pass a pre-employment substance abuse screening
  • Pass all random alcohol and/or drug tests
  • Pass all reasonable suspicion alcohol and/or drug tests
  • Register and maintain an account with the FMCSA Clearinghouse
  • Work well with others, including all personality types
  • Effective problem-solving skills
  • Knowledge of, or ability to navigate, Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas
  • Have and use effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Effectively manage student behavior
  • Accept and implement coaching and training
Physical Demands:
  • Sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods of time
  • Ascending and descending approximately 14" steps regularly
  • Entering and exiting vehicles regularly
  • Descend from the back door of the vehicle in emergencies onto uncertain surfaces
  • Repeatedly lifting and carrying students or objects weighing up to 75 pounds for 100 or more feet
  • Repeatedly pushing and pulling wheelchairs/objects weighing up to 75 pounds for 100 or more feet
  • Continuous use of hands, fingers, and wrists repetitively
  • Using both hands and legs simultaneously
  • Repeated stooping, bending, and kneeling
  • Occasional pushing, pulling, and maintaining balance
  • Reach over head to approximately 72" height to open wheelchair lift door and operate lift mechanism
  • Rapid mental/muscular coordination
  • Verbal, auditory, and written capabilities to effectively communicate in an articulate manner
  • Accurate depth perception
  • Clarity of vision at varying distances to see small details
  • Operate mobile motorized equipment
  • Drive a vehicle to conduct work
Hazards:
  • Possible contact with blood-borne pathogens and/or bodily fluids
  • Contact with chemicals used for cleaning buses

The information contained in this job description is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

The Cedar Rapids Community School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability.

Federal law obligates an employer to provide reasonable accommodation(s) for the known disabilities of applicants, unless doing so would pose an undue hardship on the employer.

If you or someone you know requires accommodation in the hiring process, contact the Executive Director of Human Resources, at [insert contact information].

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