Bus Driver

Poppy Bank; Santa Ana Pueblo (NM); On-site; USD 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Poppy Bank is seeking a dependable Bus Driver to transport students in the Santa Ana Pueblo area. The role reports to Transit Operations Supervisor and involves following a set schedule, assisting passengers, and ensuring safety.

Responsibilities include pre/post trip inspections, maintaining logs, and responding to special requests. High school diploma or GED required; NM CDL Class B with P and S endorsements within 90 days; pre-employment screen and background check; insurability under

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; must obtain NM CDL Class B with P&S endorsements within 90 days.
• Pass pre-employment drug/alcohol screen and background investigation including motor vehicle check.
• Be insurable under Pueblo’s insurance. Knowledge of NM Motor Vehicle Code and Education Code applicable to transporting students.

Responsibilities

• Operate assigned school buses to transport students between Pueblo villages, schools, and activities.
• Provide regular scheduled pickups and drop-offs; respond to special needs requests as needed.
• Assist passengers in boarding and exiting; maintain passenger safety and comfort.
• Perform Pre-Trip and Post-Trip inspections; monitor bus condition and cleanliness.
• Maintain accurate vehicle maintenance and passenger logs; follow safety regulations and traffic laws.
• Participate in field trips and provide support staff as needed.

Skills

Safe driving

First aid & CPR

Clear communication

Independent work

Vehicle maintenance basics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

• Location 02 Dove Road,Santa Ana Pueblo, NM, 87004,United States
• Base Pay $21.52 - $27.00 / Hour
• Job Category Transportation, Bus Driver, Education
• Employee Type Full Time-Non-Exempt
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Name Human Resources

Description

Po s i t i o n S umm a r y :

Bus Driver will report directly to the Transit Operations Supervisor; bus driver operates the assigned school buses for the purpose s of providing transportation between Pueblo villages, t ransport ing students to and from schools, recreational activities or fi eld trips. Provides regular scheduled pickups and drop offs ; r espond s to special needs requests on an as needed basis. A ssist passengers in boarding or exiting as needed

T h is li s t of d u ti e s a n d r e s p o n s i b iliti e s i s ill u s t r a t i ve only of t h e t a s ks p e r f o r m e d b y t h is p o s ition and is n ot a l l - i n clu s iv e .

O perat es bus on a set schedule and ensur es passengers are on time.

Follows procedures to ensure passenger safety.

Obeys traffic laws and local, state, and federal transit regulations.

Maintain s and follow s established bus routes (specified pick up and drop off locations) .

P erform s the Pre-Trip and Post Trip inspection before and after each trip.

I nspect s the bus for damage, tire inflation and pressure, fuel, and other fluids levels, and cleanliness prior to and after each shift. Keeps w indows and mirrors (inside and out) clean.

Maintain accurate vehicle maintenance records, inspection records, and passenger logs. Ensures that f loor surfaces are kept free of any obstructions . Inspects seating surfaces .

Collects a ny items left in the bus and takes items to the lost and found located in the supervisor’s office.

Participate s in recreational activities and field trips as support staff.

Other duties as assigned to include transit operation services .

M i n i mu m Q u a l i f i c a t i o ns :

High School diploma or GED; employee must have and maintain or be able to obtain within 90 days of hire, a New Mexico Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) class B with “P” and “S” endorsement and be insurable under the Pueblo’s insurance ; must be able to successfully pa s s a pre-employment drug/alcohol screen and background investigation including a motor vehicle check and be insurable under the Pueblo’s insurance.

K n ow l e dg e , S k i l l s , A b i li t i e s , an d C e r t i f i c a t i o ns :

Knowledge of New Mexico State Motor Vehicle Code and Education Code applicable

to the operation of vehicles transporting students.

Knowledge of operational characteristics of school transportation vehicle .

Knowledge of policies and procedures governing the reporting of vehicle accidents and incidents.

Knowledge of principles and practices of first aid and CPR.

Knowledge of methods and techniques of basic vehicle preventative maintenance.

Knowledge of methods and techniques of enforcing safety regulations on a school

transportation vehicle.

Knowledge of principles and procedures of record keeping.

Knowledge of safe driving practices as they relate to school transportation.

Ability to meet schedules and deadlines.

Ability to work independently with minimal direction.

Ability to maintain confidentiality of privileged information in the course of work.

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

P h y s i c a l D e man d s :

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