SCHOOL BUS DRIVERA School Bus Driver safely transports students to and from school, extracurricular activities, and field trips. A School Bus Driver is responsible for maintaining a safe, orderly, and punctual environment for students while driving a school bus. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTSHigh School Diploma or equivalent Valid PA Driver's License and safe driving record Current CDL B with S/P endorsement and Air Brake endorsement. Will provide training if needed and would require certifications within 1 year of hire date. Flexibility to work early mornings, afternoons, and occasionally evenings or weekends for special events if extra work is desired, but not required. Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position Bilingual and bicultural expertise is an assetESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSAbility to assist students with boarding and disembarking when necessary Ability to perform safety checks and minor maintenance tasks on the bus Follow prescribed routes and schedules to ensure timely arrivals Maintain a high level of safety while driving, adhering to all traffic laws and school district policies Ensure the safety and security of all passengers by enforcing appropriate behavior during transport Report all vehicle maintenance issues or accidents immediately to your supervisor Keep the bus clean and in good condition Keep records of daily routes, students transported, and any incidents or issues Perform all other duties as assigned To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
COMPETENCIES: OrganizationWritten/Oral Communication
Ability to interact positively with students, parents and school personnel Patience, responsibility, and the ability to stay calm in stressful situations Ability to read and understand documents such as safety rules and operating manuals. Detail Oriented Personal Effectiveness/Credibility ThoroughnessTime Management Working knowledge of computer systems Problem Solving TeamworkTERMS OF EMPLOYMENTSchool Year, Non-exempt Position Compensation as per the Agreement between Transportation Personnel and the Chambersburg Area School DistrictEVALUATIONPerformance of the Transportation Bus Driver will be evaluated annually by the Supervisor of Transportation in accordance with the Board's policy on evaluations of support employees. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITYNonePHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENTThe physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands:
On the job, this employee must Bend Sit Must carry/lift loads of: Squat Stand Crawl Walk Light (up to 25 lbs) Climb Push/Pull Moderate (25-50 lbs) Kneel Manual dexterity Heavy (over 50 lbs) Reach above shoulder level Use fine finger movements Other:
Work Environment:
On the job, this employee (X) Is exposed to excessive noise (X) Is around moving machinery (X) Is exposed to marked changes in temperature (X) Is exposed to dust, fumes, gases (X) Drives motorized equipment (X) Other: Works under, inside and on top of buses/vehiclesOTHER DUTIESThe above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. This is not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Employees will be expected to perform duties that do not appear on the job description. Management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet operational and organizational needs as necessary. AAP/EEO STATEMENTThe CASD is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, or military service (or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law) in activities, programs or employment practices as required by Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures or for information regarding services, activities, and facilities that are accessible to and useable by handicapped persons, contact the Office of the Superintendent or the Director of Human Resources. SIGNATURESThis job description has been approved by all levels of management: Superintendent: Cabinet Member: HR Director: ______________________________________________ Employee signature below constitutes employee's understanding of the requirements, essential functions, and duties of the position. Employee: __________________________________ Date: _____________
