QUALIFICATIONS:         High school diploma.

Possess current licensing issued by State of Illinois for driving a school bus.

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Ability to achieve CPR Certification

REPORTS TO:                   DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB GOAL:                                       

To provide safe and efficient transportation of students to and from school or on field trips.

Performance Responsibilities:

·          Maintains assigned schedule;

·          Maintains current, up-to-date record of authorized students;

·          Transports only authorized students;

·          Discharges students only at authorized stops;

·          Maintains discipline when students are on bus;

·          Reports undisciplined students to the proper authority through "Bus Conduct Report" or direct conversation with Director of Transportation, parent, principal, or designee;

·          Obeys all traffic laws;

·          Observes all mandatory safety regulations for school buses;

<S> ·         </S> Performs mandatory pre-trip, student check and post trip inspections for every route. <S> </S>

·          Notifies the proper authority in case of equipment failure;

·          Keeps assigned bus clean and fueled

·          Contacts all parents with pick up and estimated drop off times at beginning of the school year, and throughout the year as necessary.

·          Reports all accidents, complete required reports and cooperate with investigating authorities in which bus is involved;

·          Exercises responsible leadership when on out-of-district field trips;

·          Maintains accurate and up to date route books, including seating charts and route notes.

<S> ·         </S> Attends annual workshops sponsored by the Regional Office of Education or other agencies, when notified by Director of Transportation. <S> </S>

·          Performs all inspections using the electronic inspection system properly and consistently.

·          Follows all department procedures and policies as outlined in department handbook and any updates and addendums as added throughout the year.

·          Assigns and maintains student seating chart, if assigned route does not have monitor.

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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Regular Routes

·          Able to climb 3 stairs, 3 feet in height, multiple times a day;

·          Able to sit 5 hours a day (1 to 2 hours per route);

·          Ability to open and close school bus door (multiple times per day depending on the number of riders);

·          Ability to get from the driver's seat, down a 12" aisle, to the rear emergency exit door in a "timely manner";

·          Ability to set and release parking brake at every stop (could be as many as 220 times per day);

·          Ability to apply pressure to the gas pedal and/or brake pedal; (and clutch if necessary)

·          Ability to do a pre-trip inspection and a post trip inspections (which requires bending, stooping, reaching, lifting, etc.);

·          Able to open and close windows from the inside of the school bus;

·          Ability to carry children from the bus (weights and sizes vary);

·          Ability to exit rear emergency door.

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Infant/Toddler and Preschool Routes

·          Ability to lift 35-40 lbs. into car seats;

·          Ability to move or adjust wheelchairs;

·          Able to confidently and efficiently secure children in safety restraints (position of hands).

Flex Driver

·          Must be able to perform all duties essential for all routes.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:       174 Days Classified position salary and hours to be established by the Board of Education.

EVALUATION:                                  Performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions established by the Board of Education.

SALARY RANGE:                             Per Negotiated Agreement between FSD145 and Transportation Association. <S> </S>

This job description has been reviewed and is in accordance with the American Disabilities Act.