Bus Driver

Dutchess BOCES; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Dutchess BOCES is seeking a part-time Bus Driver to transport students and passengers on a regular schedule and on special occasions. The role emphasizes safety and orderly conduct, with routine checks of the vehicle prior to trips and prompt reporting of any mechanical issues.

Applicants must hold a valid driver license (DL or CDL as required by appointment) and meet NYS rules. The start date is immediate, and the position offers compensation of $28 per hour.

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid appropriate level Driver License or Commercial Driver License at the time of appointment.
• In School Districts, drivers must be at least 21 years of age.
• Where applicable, meet requirements for Bus Drivers under NYS rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Operates a school bus on regular schedule and/or special occasions.
• Checks bus operating condition before trips and reports defects.
• Instructs students or passengers about safety practices when entering and leaving the bus.
• Maintains orderly conduct of students or passengers on the bus.
• Completes accident and vehicle maintenance reports.
• May perform minor maintenance tasks on the vehicle or related duties.

Skills

Safety practices

Passenger safety

Job description

Distinguishing Features Of The Class

This is manual work of average difficulty requiring skill in the operation of an automotive vehicle used to transport students and/or passengers. The operator is responsible for the safety and conduct of the passengers. The work is performed under general supervision with considerable leeway allowed to the operator for independent judgment in carrying out the details of the work.

Anticipated Vacancy

Bus Driver

Part-Time

LOCATION(S):

Various

Distinguishing Features Of The Class

This is manual work of average difficulty requiring skill in the operation of an automotive vehicle used to transport students and/or passengers. The operator is responsible for the safety and conduct of the passengers. The work is performed under general supervision with considerable leeway allowed to the operator for independent judgment in carrying out the details of the work.

• Operates a school bus or other bus on regular schedule and/or on special occasions;
• Checks the operating condition of the bus before starting on a trip;
• Reports any mechanical defect to immediate superior;
• Checks and fills vehicle with fuel;
• Instructs students or adult passengers about safety practices when entering and/or leaving bus;
• Maintains orderly conduct of students or adult passengers while on bus;
• Completes accident and vehicle maintenance reports;
• May clean interior and exterior of assigned vehicle;
• May be required to perform minor maintenance tasks on the vehicle;
• May be required to administer first aid to students or adult passengers injured on bus;
• May install and remove tire chains when necessary;
• Does related work as required.

WHEN EMPLOYED IN A SCHOOL DISTRICT, MAY ALSO BE REQUIRED TO:

• Dust chairs, tables, desks, and other furniture;
• Wash windows, walls, woodwork, bathrooms, tubs, and bowls;
• Gather and dispose of refuse;
• Clean and polish furniture;
• Sweep, mop, and wash floors, clean black boards and erasers, and perform other cleaning duties;
• Perform maintenance on automotive vehicle and/or buildings and grounds;
• Perform simple clerical tasks such as filing, sorting and/or printing of various materials.

Full Performance Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Good knowledge of driving safety practices and traffic laws and regulations; ability to operate a bus under all driving and road conditions; ability to make minor repairs to the vehicle; ability to understand and follow simple oral and written directions; ability to get along well with students and/or adult passengers and command their respect; mechanical aptitude; mental alertness; dependability; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a valid appropriate level Driver License or Commercial Driver License at the time of appointment (varies by appointing authority).

Special Requirement

In School Districts, drivers must be at least 21 years of age. In addition, candidates must satisfy the requirements for School Bus Driver set forth in the Rules and Regulations of the New York State Commissioner of Education. Where applicable, all candidates must meet the requirements for Bus Drivers set forth in the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law and any other statutory requirements that apply.

CIVIL SERVICE RULES AND REGULATIONS APPLY

GRADE LEVEL

Secondary

START DATE

Immediate

SALARY

$28 per hour