Bus Driver

Seymour Community Schools; Corporation; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A public school district in Northern Ireland is seeking a dedicated maintenance worker to ensure optimal operating conditions for vehicles and assist with custodial duties. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and a valid CDL license, with a focus on safety and effective communication. Responsibilities include vehicle maintenance, snow removal, and maintaining a clean environment. This role offers an annual contract with salary and benefits established by the board.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift/carry up to 100 lbs.
• Experience in maintenance of school buses preferred.
• Valid CDL license with appropriate endorsements preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the maintenance of all corporation vehicles.
• Perform cleaning and detailing of the vehicles.
• Receive and deliver custodial supplies as needed.
• Receive, fill and deliver custodial supplies as needed.
• Perform required building maintenance as needed.
• Perform snow removal as needed.
• Perform custodial duties as needed.
• Promote high standards of safety and good housekeeping methods in all work-connected areas.
• Check bus after each operation so that all children are accounted for.
• Promote good public relations for the School Corporation and community.
• Lead by example by exemplifying good moral conduct.
• Other appropriate duties assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Ability to lift/carry up to 100 lbs

Work on ladders and scaffolds

Maintain effective working relationships

Strong communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Selected by: Board of School Trustees by Recommendation of the Superintendent and Directors and School Principal

Evaluated by: Director and/or appropriate administrative personnel. Reports to: Director of Transportation and/or Director of Facilities and Grounds and/or appropriate administrative personnel.

Terms of Employment: Twelve month period. Salary and benefits each year to be established by the Board.

Summary

To keep the district’s cars and buses in such a state of operating excellence that they present no problems or interruptions to the educational program. To assist the custodial/maintenance staff in providing a clean and healthy learning environment for the students, staff, and community.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in the maintenance of all corporations’ vehicles.
• Clean and degrease motors and undercarriage as needed.
• Clean and detail inside of vehicles as needed.
• Receive, fill and deliver custodial supplies as needed.
• Perform required building maintenance as needed.
• Perform snow removal as needed.
• Perform custodial duties as needed.
• Promote high standards of safety and good housekeeping methods in all work-connected areas.
• Check bus after each operation so that all children are accounted for.
• Promote good public relations for the School Corporation and community.
• Lead by example by exemplifying good moral conduct.
• Other appropriate duties assigned by supervisor.

Qualification Requirements

Must be able to lift/carry up to 100 lbs, work on ladders and scaffolds and work in extreme temperatures. Capable of maintaining adequate records. Demonstrate aptitude and/or competence for assigned responsibilities.

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma.
• Experience in maintenance of school buses preferred.
• Experience in performing finish carpentry/construction, painting and wallpapering preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Valid CDL license with all appropriate endorsements to drive a school bus preferred and must have a good driving record.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, correspondences, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to apply general mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Other Skills and Abilities

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents and community, and ability to speak clearly and concisely in written or oral communication. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the board may find appropriate and acceptable.