Job Description
POSITION: Bus Driver DEPARTMENT: Facilities & Operation CONTRACT TERM: Ten Months (10) REPORTS TO: Lead Bus Driver CATAGORY: Classified CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt JOB SUMMARY: The Bus Driver will operate a bus or school vehicle transporting students on daily routes and to special destinations for student instruction and will perform other school duties when not directly involved in student transportation. Hopi Junior/Senior High School is committed to helping all students develop skills in the areas of personal-social growth, educational planning and career and vocational development. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : THE LIST OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS IS NOT EXHAUSTIVE AND MAY BE SUPPLEMENTED. Provides safe, courteous, and timely transportation services to students, including daily school transportation, transportation to and from school-sponsored activities as scheduled and assigned, and other transportation services which are designed to provide students with access to regular and supplementary educational and other required and needed services provided by the school. Provides transportation services in accordance with all traffic and safety regulations and school transportation services policies and procedures, including loading and unloading of passengers, required safety stops and procedures at railroad and other required crossing, and other applicable regulations and procedures. Shows courtesy and respect to residents and members of the public; this includes receiving complaints about schedules and quality of service. Monitors and maintains discipline on the bus at all times; Provides for enforcement of student bus conduct in accordance with the policies and procedures of the JH/SHS. Maintains bus in a safe, clean, and pleasant manner. Conducts daily vehicle safety checks and routine maintenance checks to ensure vehicle safety and consistent operation. Checks the bus daily to assure systems are functioning properly. Advises the Lead Driver or Operation Director of any requirements for maintenance or repairs. Maintains and submits timely and accurate records of vehicle operation, maintenance, and utilization as required by the Lead Driver or Operation Director, including ISEP Student Count Week data and information. Conducts duties and responsibilities in accordance with HJ/SHS Governing Policies and Procedures. Drives bus on regular route and special assignments. Attends transportation training as required to successfully perform designated responsibilities as directed by supervisor. Conducts bus evacuations as required. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED: Demonstrated skills in dealing with people in difficult circumstances with considerable tact. Professional verbal and written communication skills in English; ability to instruct and maintain emotional control under stress. Skilled in operating a school bus. Knowledge of rules and established procedures in operation of a school bus. Ability to read directions and write regular reports. Punctual and reliable with excellent time management skills. Knowledge of general school site rules and policy. Knowledge of Governing Board rules of conduct and policy. Skill in communicating orally and in writing. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others, requiring the ability to interact professionally and courteously with students, faculty, staff and the public. QUALIFICATIONS: Must possess a Valid Arizona CDL Driver’s License, class A, B, or C with passenger Endorsement and a Valid Arizona School Bus Driver Certification. Must be able to pass a physical examination ensuring applicant ability to lift and carry up to 100 lbs., sit for long periods of time, bend, stoop, and other physical requirements of this position role; this includes day and evening operation of school student transportation vehicles. Must also pass a required drug test. Minimum of GED or high school education completion required. Demonstrated competency in safe passenger vehicle (bus; van; other) operation in all types of weather conditions, preventive bus and van vehicle maintenance, monitoring and enforcement of student bus conduct, record keeping, radio communication, and other applicable skills required. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Hopi/Indian Preference in employment considered. Valid State Driver Licenses. Valid Arizona Department of Public Safety Fingerprint Clearance Card. Must successfully pass employment background checks within the last five years, which include state, federal and local tribe. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AFTER HIRE Maintain excellent driving record. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: School year contract (10-months). Hourly rate and work year established by the Governing Board per classified hourly rate schedule. INDIAN PREFERENCE POLICY: Hopi/Indian preference in employment will be practiced, in accordance to the Hopi Tribe, “any person who is presently an enrolled member of the Hopi Tribe.” Shall mean that in selection process Indian candidates who meet or surpass qualifications for a position shall be given preference for positions established by the Governing Board. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Within the scope of Indian preference, all candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, national origin or other non-merit factors. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION LANGUAGE: This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify this agency. The decision in granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes to walk and sit. Occasionally the employee will bend or twist at the neck more than the average person. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs., such as boxes of books and AV/VCR carts. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is frequently required to interact with the public and other staff. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being and work of students.