School Bus Drivers/Grounds Maintenance

Purpose of Job:

Drive gas or diesel bus on routes and field trips as assigned, observing state and city speed limits and safety regulations as well as customer service and safety policies. Maintain campus grounds and fleet vehicles in a clean and attractive manner.

Major Duties, Tasks, and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Supports and promotes the SouthernTech adopted quality initiatives including the Baldrige criteria, Oklahoma Quality Award Foundation criteria, Tech Centers That Work, and Lean Office.

• Recommends new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continuous improvements in services to customers.

• Supports and assists in the development and execution of the SouthernTech strategic plan.

• Maintain pickup and delivery routes in a safe and timely manner.

• Report student problems in accordance with Student Services direction.

• Report bus maintenance problems to the Facilities Coordinator.

• Maintain all pre-post trip documents and paperwork required.

• Fuel buses weekly.

• Wash and sweep buses on an as needed basis.

• Maintain the physical plant, grounds & fleet vehicles in a sanitary, orderly, and attractive condition.

• Sustain 5S shop practices.

Other:

Perform other duties, assume responsibilities and exercise other authority as may be required or directed upon by law or the Board of Education.

Organizational Relationships:

Reports to: Facilities Director

Education, Knowledge, Skill, & Experience Requirements:

Education and Experience:

• High School or GED preferred.

• Valid Oklahoma Driver's License (CDL A or B) w/ passenger and school bus endorsement.

• School Bus Certification

• Valid DOT Physical Qualification Card

• Previous experience with landscaping and grounds maintenance required,

Knowledge and Skills:

• Working knowledge of computerized office programs, Oklahoma School law, federal and state laws, and the SouthernTech education system.

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community and the Board of Education.

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

• Ability to function professionally during high stress situations.

• Ability to read and interpret common technical journals, labels, directions, and instructions; including blueprints.

• Ability to make estimates and material list; remaining within budget.

• Working knowledge of electrical, heating, and air conditioning units.

• Working knowledge of equipment used in maintenance of the school.

• Ability to operate machines, hand tools, and power tools.

• Must exhibit a positive and friendly attitude.

• Effective communication skills.

Physical Requirements:

• Sit for extended periods.

• Manipulate computer keyboard.

• Keen hearing: (ability to listen to others)

• Vision: Close and distance vision required.

• Be able to communicate through spoken and written word.

• Be able to properly and legally operate a school vehicle as required to travel on behalf of the district.

• Must be able to lift, push, and pull pieces of equipment and supplies weighing 50 to 100 lbs in normal daily operations.

• Regularly lifts up to 35 lbs. (occasionally up to 50 lbs.).

• Ability to bend and stoop.

• Ability to operate hand and foot levers/pedals.

• Must be able to pass DOT physical.

Work Environment:

Primarily a vehicle environment; occasionally walking or working near moving mechanical equipment, fumes or airborne particles, and outdoor weather conditions.