TRIP BUS DRIVER

Purpose Statement

The job of Trip Bus Driver was established for the purpose/s of providing support within the student transportation services area with specific responsibilities for transporting students to/from special excursions; ensuring that vehicle operations are in safe operating condition; and ensuring safety of students during transport, loading and unloading from buses.

This job reports to Director-Transportation

Functions

•   Advises  students  and  other  passengers  of  appropriate  behavior  for  the  purpose  of  reinforcing  established  guidelines  and maintaining passenger safety.

•   Assesses  incidents,  complaints,  accidents  and/or  potential  emergency  situations  (e.g.  road  hazards,  medical  emergencies, accidents, etc.) for the purpose of resolving and/or recommending a resolution to the situation.

•   Assists students and other passengers for the purpose of providing safe loading and unloading from buses during normal transport and emergency situations.

•   Attends unit meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of gathering information required to perform job functions.

•   Cleans assigned vehicles, both interior and exterior for the purpose of ensuring safety, appearance, and sanitation of vehicle.

•   Conducts  emergency  evacuation  drills  for  the  purpose  of  ensuring  efficiency  of  procedures  and  complying  with mandated requirements.

•   Drives school bus for the purpose of transporting passengers over scheduled routes to and from school and/or field trips in a safe and timely manner.

•   Monitors students and other passengers during transit for the purpose of ensuring the safe transportation of all passengers.

•   Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

•   Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections (e.g. gauge levels, exterior condition, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the safe operating condition of the vehicle and complying with mandated guidelines.

•   Prepares a variety of written and verbal reports (e.g. field trips reports, incident reports, inspections records, passenger misconduct, mileage logs, student counts, routing information, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, conveying information, and/or complying with established guidelines.

•   Regular and predictable attendance is essential for the purpose of providing students with high quality services and instruction.

•   Reports  observations  and/or  incidents  (e.g.  discipline,  accidents,  inappropriate  social  behavior,  etc.)  for  the  purpose  of communicating information to appropriate personnel.

•   Responds  to  inquiries  from  students,  parents,  and/or staff for the purpose of providing the necessary information regarding transportation services.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple 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; administering first aid; applying pertinent codes, policies, regulations and/or laws; operating district vehicles, fire extinguisher, two- way radio, and standard office equipment; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions.  Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: emergency evacuation techniques; area streets and locations; basic vehicle maintenance; first aid; health standards and hazards; pertinent codes, policies, regulations and/or laws; safe driving practices; safety practices and procedures; two way radio communication; and utilization of wheelchairs, tie downs, child safety seats, lifts, (by assignment).

ABILITY is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; gather and/or collate data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to  work with others in a wide 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 diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with similar types of data; and utilize job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans.    Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate to significant.  Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: being attentive to detail; communicating with diverse groups including school age riders; displaying tact and courtesy; establishing and maintaining  effective  working  relationships;  exercising  sound  judgment;  maintaining an understanding of the special needs of students and their parents; maintaining confidentiality; and working with constant distractions.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; providing information and/or advising others; and 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.

Working 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 stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity.  Generally the job requires 85% sitting, 10% walking, and 5% 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 is not required.

Education High School diploma or equivalent.

Equivalency Experience driving large trucks/semis

Required Testing

Pre-employment Physical Exam & DOT Drug Test

Annual Physical

Continuing Educ. / Training

Maintain Certificate/License

Certificates & Licenses

MO CDL Testing for Class BCDC with Airbrake, Passenger, School Bus Endorsements following Training Program CPR/First Aid Certificate/AED

Clearances

Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

MO Family, Care, Safety Registry Background Clearance

Post Offer & Reoccuring Driving Record Checks

Salary Grade