Bus Driver

Zuni Public Schools; Zuni Pueblo (NM); On-site; USD 21,504 - 38,951; Full time

Job summary

Zuni Public Schools is seeking a full-time Bus Driver with Custodial and Maintenance Responsibilities. This position is crucial for transporting students safely and maintaining the bus, alongside custodial duties. The role demands at least a high school diploma, a valid commercial driver's license, and the ability to pass drug tests. The salary ranges from $21,504 to $38,951.52 per year, making it essential for candidates to maintain a clear driving record. Join a dedicated team ensuring student safety and well-being during transport.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Commercial Driver's License with required endorsements.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Ability to pass drug tests and have a clear driving history.

Responsibilities

• Transport students safely and professionally.
• Perform daily inspections and maintenance of the bus.
• Maintain order among students during transit.

Skills

Driving skills

Ability to maintain order

Communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Physical stamina

Safe driving record

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Bus

Tire gauge

Job description

Job Description

Position: Bus Driver with Custodial and Maintenance Responsibilities

Reports to: Transportation Supervisor/Director

Site: Transportation Barn

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Contract Length: 9 Month/184 days

Salary Range: $21,504 to $38,951.52

Purpose

Under general supervision, drives a school bus to transport students over specific routes according to time schedule, to and from school and on special trips in a safe and professional manner. Additional duties include performing custodial and maintenance tasks during times when not driving a school bus. This is a full time position of 40 hours per week.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Valid Commercial Driver's License with required endorsements to operate a school bus in the state of New Mexico, this license must be maintained for the duration of the assignment.
• A valid copy of the Department of Transportation Physical Examination Certification, indicating that the employee is physically qualified to operate a commercial vehicle in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) 391. (Physical must be maintained for duration of assignment).
• Must provide a copy of current driving history issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles at time of application.
• Must be able to pass a drug test upon employment and participate in required drug testing and abides by regulations.
• Must have a clear/safe driving record with no points against the record.
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective relationship with students, peers, and parents.
• Ability to communicate with students effectively.
• Ability to define problems, collect information, establish facts and draw valid conclusions and effectively present information and respond to question from supervisor, principals, and the general public.
• Able to perform the following essential duties, physical and mental functions and utilize the essential equipment of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Essential Duties

• Drives a school bus to transport students to and from school and on special trips safely and professionally.
• Supervises students and maintains order on the bus and issues citations as necessary.
• Perform, properly complete and submit daily pre-trip inspections, transportation reports and other necessary reports as required.
• Checks mechanical conditions, gas, oil, other fluids, and tires, and inspects safety equipment of assigned bus before leaving on route.
• Conducts emergency evacuation drills for students on buses.
• Deals with stressful conditions in a professional manner.
• Conforms to safety standards prescribed.
• Complies with all traffic ordinances.
• Complies with discipline policies set forth in the School Code of Conduct for Transportation.
• Must have patience, be neat, personable, kind and courteous.
• Participates in on-site training.
• Shows proficiency in handling and maneuvering school bus.
• Confers with the Transportation Supervisor and/or Principal on students' behavior.
• Assist students with disabilities and makes accommodations as addressed in their Individual Education Plan.
• Creates an environment and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, and the bus.
• Performs general maintenance and custodial work indoors and outdoors within the transportation department and/or District school buildings.
• Perform other duties as assigned in a timely basis.

Physical Functions

• Majority of tasks and duties are performed outdoors and in confined work areas.
• Work area involves being in and around large vehicles/buses.
• Frequent travel in parking lots, freeways, roadways, private streets, and private complexes as needed.
• Frequently required to sit, reach, grasp, bend, twist, stoop, talk, listen, walk, and climb.
• Usually walks on uneven surfaces outdoors and on even surfaces inside the vehicle.
• Must possess enough strength and power grasp to properly secure straps when securing special equipment and/or students.
• Pushing/pulling: up to 150-175 lbs., transitioning of student(s) in wheelchairs on/off the bus.
• Lifting: up to 150, occasionally 50-60lbs, frequently 10-25 lbs. constantly.
• Carrying: up to 20-25 lbs., up to 30 minutes a day.
• Hand and eye coordination in operating the bus in transportation of students.
• Exposed to various degrees of noises (talking, music, traffic, etc.). The noise level in the bus environment is usually moderate to loud.
• Exposed to outdoor weather temperatures ranging from mild/moderate to extreme cold/heat, icy and windy conditions.
• Works in close proximity of other individuals.
• General vision, corrected to 20/20, reads a multitude of road signs, maps, forms, logs, and correspondence. Ability to adjust visual focus from varying distances (dashboard to road).

Mental Functions

• Must be able to apply knowledge of requirements of bus drivers and safe driving.
• Plan and implement bus inspections and preventive maintenance for assigned bus.
• Read, analyze and interpret vehicle gauges, maps and road signs.
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written and oral form.
• Deal with students and parents in such a way to maintain their goodwill.
• Respond appropriately to student behavior and discipline.
• Respond appropriately to supervision and accept recommendations.
• Present information effectively and respond to questions from students parents, peers, mechanics and supervisor.

Essential Equipment

• Equipment bus, tire gauge.