ELKO COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

 

BUS DRIVER

Job Family: Transportation Unit

Classification: Unlicensed Staff

Terms of Employment:

FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT

 

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, drives a school bus to transport students to and from school and on special trips.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This list of Essential Duties and Responsibilities is not exhaustive and may be supplemented.

  1. Drives a school bus to transport pupils to and from school and on special trips.
  2. Maintains student order on bus and issues citations as necessary.
  3. Submits daily transportation reports and other necessary reports as required.
  4. Checks mechanical condition, gas, oil, other fluids, and tires, and inspects safety equipment of assigned bus before leaving on routes.
  5. Conducts emergency evacuation drills for students on buses.
  6. Checks bus passes periodically for eligibility and for after school activities.
  7. Conforms to safety standards prescribed.
  8. Performs other tasks related to the position as assigned.

 

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

Involves transporting students on regularly scheduled routes and on special trips.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (Position Expectations):

  1. Ability to pass required medical examinations.
  2. Ability to pass knowledge and skills tests and passenger transport test for a Nevada Class B Commercial Driver's License with required endorsements.
  3. Ability to operate a variety of school buses.
  4. Ability to read, comprehend, and apply laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to driving school buses.
  5. Ability to read and interpret maps.
  6. Ability to effectively communicate safety rules/procedures and what constitutes acceptable/unacceptable behavior to students.
  7. Ability to complete records as required.
  8. Ability to operate a two-way radio.
  9. Ability to work cooperatively with employees, students, parents, administrators, and the public.
  10. Ability to recognize and report hazards and apply safe work methods.
  11. Possess physical and mental stamina commensurate with the responsibilities of the position.

 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

 

Education, Training, and Experience:

  1. High school graduation or other equivalent, (i.e., GED, trade school, foreign equivalency, etc.); or, Three (3) years of successful driving experience with a current Commercial Driver’s License.
  2. Safe driving record.
  3. Must be at least 21 years of age.
  4. Successful completion of Bus Driver Trainee Program.

 

Licenses and Certificates:

  1. A valid Nevada Class B Commercial Driver’s License with required endorsements to operate a school bus in the state of Nevada. This license must be maintained for the duration of the assignment.
  2. A valid copy of Department of Transportation Physical Examination Certification, indicating that the employee is physically qualified to operate a commercial vehicle in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulation (FMCSR) 391. Physical must be maintained for duration of assignment.
  3. Copy of current driving history issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles at time of application or Qualified Selection Pool (QSP) placement and at time of interview prior to final selection.

 

DOCUMENT(S) REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION:

  1. High school transcript or other equivalent, (i.e., GED, trade school transcript, foreign equivalency, etc.) if applicable.
  2. Copy of current driving history issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles (dated within 6 months).
  3. A valid Nevada Class B Commercial Driver’s License with required endorsements to operate a school bus in the state of Nevada as indicated above.
  4. A valid copy of Department of Transportation Physical Examination Certification, indicating that the employee is physically qualified to operate a commercial vehicle in accordance with FMCSR 391 as indicated above.
  5. Specific documented evidence of training and experience to satisfy qualifications.

 

EXAMPLES OF ASSIGNED WORK AREAS:

Majority of tasks and duties are performed outdoors and in confined work areas. Work areas involve being in and around large vehicles/buses. Frequent travel in parking lots, freeways, roadways, private streets, and private complexes as needed.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

 

Strength: Medium/Heavy - Exert force to 50-150 lbs., occasionally; 30-50 lbs., frequently; or up to 25 lbs., constantly.

 

Grasping/Gripping: Must possess sufficient physical strength and power grasp to properly secure straps when securing special equipment and/or students. Grasp/Grip must have sufficient grasp to maintain control of steering a commercial vehicle. (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations 391 – a person shall not drive a commercial motor vehicle with an impairment of a hand or finger which interferes with prehension or power grasping.)

 

Pushing/Pulling: Up to 150-175 lbs., transitioning of student(s) in wheelchairs on/off the bus. Lifting: up to 150 lbs., occasionally; 50–60 lbs., frequently; or up to 10 – 25 lbs., constantly.

 

Carrying: up to 20–25 lbs., up to 30 minutes a day.

 

Physical Demands: Occasional climbing, balancing, lying on back/stomach, and crawling. Frequent standing, pushing, pulling, bending, twisting, kneeling, stooping, crouching, reaching, handling, repetitive fine motor activities, talking, and hearing. Requires sitting for long periods of time.

 

Walking: Up to 500 feet at any one occurrence without rest. Climb steps and curbing constantly.

 

Neck Motion: Continuous neck motion and flexion is performed throughout the work shift.

 

Vision: Frequent near and far acuity, depth perception, focal length change, color vision,

and peripheral vision.

 

Hearing/Vision: Constant looking and listening to identify hazards and/or emergency vehicles far enough in advance to react. Hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone.

 

Environmental Conditions: Climate-controlled office setting and exposure to outdoor weather temperatures ranging from mild/moderate to extreme cold/heat. Exposure to noise levels ranging from moderate to very loud for occasional to frequent time periods.

 

Hazards: Furniture, playground/office equipment, communicable diseases, chemicals (as related to specific assignment) and power/hand-operated equipment and machinery (as related to specific assignment).

 

EXAMPLES OF EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES USED TO PERFORM TASKS:

Elko County School District-issued buses, first aid kit, body fluid kit, fire extinguisher, emergency triangles, tire iron, car seats, safety vests, wheelchairs, wheelchair lift, oxygen tanks, backpacks, securement straps, seatbelt, and/or two-way radios, etc.

 

An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer does not knowingly discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or national origin.