Bus Driver
St. Johnsbury Academy
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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.