Bus Driver Non-CDL

New Boces; Gillette (WY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wyoming Retirement Plan

457 Retirement Plan Access

Training Opportunities

Job summary

The N.E.W. B.O.C.E.S. district is seeking a Bus Driver to transport students on scheduled routes and field trips, ensuring safety and compliance with rules.

You will perform pre-trip inspections, manage loading/unloading of students, assist with special education students, and participate in drills and trainings as required.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening.
• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Must have a healthy driving record.

Responsibilities

• Administers first aid and prescription medication under professional guidance.
• Assesses incidents, complaints, accidents and/or potential emergencies for resolution.
• Advises students and other passengers on appropriate behavior to maintain safety.
• Applies proper physical restraint techniques when necessary to protect students and staff.
• Assists special education students with loading/unloading and uses adaptive equipment safely.
• Attends transportation meetings, in-service training and workshops for information.
• Cleans assigned vehicles interiors and exteriors for safety and sanitation.
• Conducts monthly emergency evacuation drills as required.
• Drives school buses on scheduled routes and field trips safely and promptly.
• Fuels assigned vehicle to maintain safe operation.
• Informs school personnel and parents about events and route conditions.
• Monitors students with special needs until release to authorized persons.
• Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections for safe operation and records.

Job description

The job of Bus Driver was established for the purpose/s of providing support within the student transportation services area with specific responsibilities for transporting N.E.W. B.O.C.E.S. students over scheduled routes and/or to/from special excursions;

enforcing rules, regulations, and laws to maintain safety during transport; ensuring the safe operating condition of the vehicle; and

ensuring the safety of N.E.W. B.O.C.E.S. students during transport, loading and unloading from buses.

Hours required for this position are 7am-8am and 3pm-4pm M-Fr with some days (pre-scheduled) that will require travel all day.

Essential Functions

Administers first aid and prescription medication (under the direction of a health care professional) for the purpose of providing emergency and necessary care in compliance with established guidelines.

Assesses incidents, complaints, accidents and/or potential emergency situations (e.g. road hazards, medical emergencies, accidents, etc.) for the purpose of resolving and/or recommending a resolution to the situation.

• Advises students and other passengers of appropriate behavior for the purpose of reinforcing established guidelines and maintaining passenger safety.
• Applies proper physical restraint techniques when necessary for the purpose of protecting the safety of the students and staff.
• Assists special education students when loading and unloading, and has a working familiarity with all special education adaptive equipment such as wheelchair lifts, etc. for the purpose of providing safe loading and unloading from buses during normal transport and emergency situations.
• Attends transportation meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of gathering information required to perform job functions.
• Cleans assigned vehicles, both interior and exterior for the purpose of ensuring safety, appearance, and sanitation of vehicle.
• Conducts monthly emergency evacuation drills for the purpose of ensuring efficiency of procedures and complying with mandated requirements.
• Drives school buses for the purpose of transporting passengers over scheduled routes to and from school and/or field tripscommunity outings in a safe and timely manner.
• Fuels assigned vehicle (e.g. oil, water, fuel, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining vehicle in a safe operating condition.
• Informs other school personnel and parents. of events, policies and/or practices (e.g. scheduled stops, established routes, route conditions, etc.) for the purpose of providing information and/or clarification of procedures.
• Monitors students with special needs until released to teacher, instructional assistant, parent, etc. for the purpose of ensuring the safe transportation of all passengers.
• Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections (e.g. fluid levels, tire pressure, exterior condition, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the safe operating condition of the vehicle and complying with mandated guidelines.
• Prepares reports (e.g. field trips reports, incident reports, inspections records, passenger misconduct, mileage logs, routing information, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, conveying information, and/or complying with established guidelines.
• Reports observations and/or incidents (e.g. discipline, accidents, inappropriate social behavior, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to appropriate personnel for their action.

Benefits

• 100% Wyoming Retirement Employer Paid
• Access to 457 Retirement Plan
• Training

Requirements

• Valid Driver's License
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening
• Must pass a criminal background check
• Must have a healthy driving record

This position starts at $21.17/hour

Hours needed are primarily M-FR 7a-8a and 3p-4p.