Route Driver

Position Type:

Transportation

Date Posted:

10/7/2022

Location:

All Schools

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Park County School District No. 6

Bus Driver

Salary - $18.50 - $27.50

Purpose Statement

The job of Bus Driver is done for the purpose/s of transporting students over scheduled routes and/or to/from special excursions in a timely manner; ensuring vehicle is in safe operating condition; and ensuring safety of students during transport, loading and unloading from buses.

This job reports to Director of Transportation

Essential Functions

Other Functions

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; operating all School Bus in fleet, Automatic Snow Chains, Controls of School Bus, Door Controls, Gauges, Fuel Pump, Two-Way Radio, etc.; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math; understand written procedures, write routine documents, and speak clearly; and understand multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: Wyoming rules and laws of the road; handle student discipline by approved Department procedures; troubleshooting mechanical problems with bus, etc.; concepts of grammar and punctuation; and safety practices and procedures.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities; collate data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with similar types of data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups; displaying mechanical aptitude; maintaining confidentiality; and meeting deadlines and schedules.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to significantly impact the organization's services.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some climbing and balancing, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 75% sitting, 15% walking, and 10% standing. The job is performed under some temperature extremes and under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

Experience: Job Related Experience Preferred

Education: High School Diploma

Required Testing:

Federal DOT PhysicaldPre-employment Drug

ScreendRandom Drug/Alcohol Screening

Certificates and Licenses:

CDL Type B Driver's License w/PS Endorsement

Evidence of Insurability

CPR/First Aid Certificate (by assignment)

Continuing Educ. / Training:

Six hours annual training required by WY DOE Blood borne Pathogens Training & Testing Diabetes Training & Testing

Homeless Training & Testing

Maintain evidence of insurability

Clearances:

Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

FLSA Status

Non Exempt