School Bus Driver (4 hours per day)

D'iberville High School; San Juan de Sumapaz; Presencial; COP 38.788.000 - 48.737.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Harrison County School District is seeking a School Bus Driver for a 4-hour daily schedule. The position is a full-time, 182-day contract located at 11 Transportation. Salary ranges from $12,456.08 to $15,651.09, depending on experience and district guidelines.

The driver must possess a Class B Commercial Driver License with the P endorsement, pass required trainings, and maintain a clean driving record. DOT screening and daily pre/post inspections are required.

Formación

• Criminal background check required for all personnel.
• Must have a satisfactory employment record.
• Ability to demonstrate and follow oral and written instructions.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Must possess or obtain Class B CDL with P endorsement.
• Must pass school district and Mississippi Dept. of Education training.
• Driving record with no more than two traffic violations in 3 years.
• Insurable by district insurance carrier.

Responsabilidades

• Obeys all traffic laws.
• Observes mandatory safety regulations for school buses.
• Maintain discipline on the bus without compromising safety.
• Complete all bus-related reports and inspections.
• Keep assigned bus clean and mirrors adjusted.
• Conduct bus evacuation drills during the school year.
• Report hazards to Transportation Supervisor.
• Drive with defensive driving and good judgment at all times.
• Follow planned routes and schedules as set by Transportation Supervisor.

Conocimientos

Class B CDL with P endorsement

Clean driving record

Ability to follow instructions

Physical ability to lift up to 60 lbs

DOT drug screening

Herramientas

Pre-trip inspection

Descripción del empleo

Job Posting

School Bus Driver (4 hours per day)

Location
11 Transportation

Full Time
Yes

Job Category
Non-Certified Application

Schedule
182 Days

Salary
12456.08 - 15651.09

Licensed Position
No

Posting Begin Date
07/01/2023

Posting End Date
N/A

Bus Driver

Qualifications

• In accordance with Mississippi Code S37-9-17, all personnel employed by the public school system shall be required to pass a criminal background check and a current child abuse registry check.
• A satisfactory employment record.
• Ability to demonstrate and follow oral and written instructions.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Currently possess or willing to obtain a Class B Commercial Driver License with the P (passenger) endorsement.
• Must be able to pass all required training required by the school district and the Mississippi Department of Education.
• A satisfactory driving record to include no more than two (2) traffic violations in the past three years.
• Must be insurable by local district insurance carrier.
• Must be able to perform preventive maintenance checks.
• Have no known medical history or clinical diagnosis of any conditions that could be detrimental to the safety of the students that will be transported.
• Must be able to safely lift and carry students weighing up to 60 lbs. during and emergency.
• Must be able to twist, bend, sit, squat, kneel, pull, and stand.
• Must be able to safely climb up and down the bus steps.
• Must be willing to submit to and pass drug screening and pass through the DOT Clearing House on an annual basis

REPORTS TO

Building Principal and Transportation Director

JOB GOAL

Mississippi Board of Education policy states it is the responsibility of the School Bus Driver to operate the school bus in a safe and efficient manner and to abide by all state traffic laws, Mississippi Board of Education Regulations and Local School Board Regulations.

Essential Functions

• Obeys all traffic laws.
• Observes all mandatory safety regulations for school buses.
• Maintain discipline on the school bus without jeopardizing safety while driving.
• Complete all reports on bus discipline, bus maintenance, and any other reports required by the local school board.
• Keeps assigned bus clean.
• Keep exterior mirrors clean and adjusted at all times.
• Perform a minimum of two school bus evacuation drills each school year utilizing appropriate emergency procedures.
• Know, recognize, and obey road signs and signals by meaning, shapes, sounds, and colors.
• Report any hazards along the existing route to the Transportation Supervisor.
• Exercise the effective defensive driving skills of self-control, alertness, foresight, and good judgment at all times while operating the school bus.
• Remain alert at all times to hazards including, but not limited to, poor weather conditions, other vehicles, road conditions, and trains at railroad crossings.
• The driver shall not at any time permit pupils to stand in the step well or loading area, or where the pupil would likely fall out of the bus if the rear emergency door was opened, or where the drivers view is obscured.
• Maintain routes and schedules as planned by the Transportation Supervisor, never departing a bus stop early.
• Conduct a thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspection of the school bus.
• Responsible for completing a thorough inspection of the bus at the end of the morning route and the afternoon route to ensure that all students are off the bus.
• Notifies the Transportation Supervisor in case of mechanical failure or lateness.
• Pick-up and discharge students at authorized stops only.
• Exercises responsible leadership when on out-of-district school trips.
• Transports only authorized students.
• Reports all accidents and completes required reports immediately.
• Enforces regulations against smoking and eating on the bus.
• Bus Drivers will obey all Harrison County School District, local, and state school bus transportation laws.
• Responsible for following all Safety Policies and Procedures of the Harrison County School District.
• Any other duties within the scope of this job description as assigned by the Principal and/or Transportation Supervisor.

Additional Duties

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal, Superintendent and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Note

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

EQUIPMENT

School Bus

Travel Requirements

Travel to school district buildings as well all roads, highways, roads, and streets within the Harrison County as directed and required.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS, WORK HAZARDS

Work in standard school bus and school building environments.

Note

Also see the Checklist of Duties for the Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

182-day contract, approximately a nine-month period. The salary and work year are established by the School Board.

EVALUATION

Performance of the Bus Driver will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions in the School Board Policies and Procedures.

FLSA Status

Not Exempt

Revision Date

April 24, 2023

By signing below the applicant/employee acknowledges reading and understanding the requirements of the Harrison County School District Job Description.

Applicant/Employee Signature: _____________________________________Date: _______________

Supervisor Signature: ____________________________________________Date:__________________