Bus Driver

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JOB TITLE: BUS DRIVER TYPE: Non- Exempt

REPORTING/ DEPARTMENT: Transportation Coordinator and Facilities Manager

JOB SUMMARY: Transport students, faculty and staff, alumni, campus
visitors, or

special clients, such as the elderly or persons with disabilities.
Ensure adherence to safety

rules. May assist passengers with boarding or exiting the bus.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/ ACTIVITIES:

? Drive gasoline, diesel, or electrically powered

multi-passenger vehicles to transport

students and other riders for school and

extra-curricular activities.

? Check the condition of a vehicles tires,

brakes, windshield wipers, lights, oil, fuel,

water, and safety equipment to ensure that

everything is in working order. (Pre and post

inspection as required by law)

? Report any bus malfunctions or needed

repairs.

? Comply with traffic regulations in order to

operate vehicles in a safe and courteous

manner.

? Follow safety rules and Vermont State

School Bus Regulations as students or other

riders are boarding and exiting buses, and as

they cross streets.

? Maintain order among pupils during trips, in

order to ensure safety. Handling complaints,

settling disputes, and resolving conflicts.

? Prepare and submit reports that may include

the number of passengers or trips, hours

worked, mileage, fuel consumption, and tolls

and other expenses.

? Maintain knowledge of first-aid procedures

and safety certifications as required by the

Academy; may need to provide personal

assistance or medical attention to

passengers.

? Keep bus interiors clean for passengers and

present a positive school image.

The Academy administration reserves the right to

assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this

job at any time.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

? Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies,

procedures, and strategies to promote

effective transportation operations that

protect people and property.

? Knowledge of principles and methods for

moving people or goods by road, including

the relative costs and benefits.

? Physical Abilities: such as excellent depth

perception, reaction time, far vision, spatial

orientation, and the ability to concentrate

without distraction. Able to lift heavy objects,

such as luggage, up to 60 lbs.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

A high school diploma required; relevant vocational

training or job-related coursework is a plus.

Holding a valid CDL with bus driver endorsement in

the State of Vermont is strongly preferred, but the

Academy may be willing to support on-the-job

training to earn licensure or to re-certify. At least

three years of direct work-related experience driving

school busses is preferred.

BACKGROUND CHECK AND FINGERPRINTING:

Candidates must pass a DOT physical and pre-employment drug and alcohol
test. The Academy conducts criminal

and motor vehicle record checks on all candidates. We reserve the right
to investigate fully any criminal or motor

vehicle offense prior to consideration for employment.