Bus Driver - Part-Time - Rolling Interviews Until Filled

North Penn School District; Lansdale (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 1,014,000 - 1,117,000; Part time

Job summary

North Penn School District is seeking a part-time Bus Driver to provide safe and efficient transportation for students on assigned routes. The role reports to the Coordinator of Transportation and operates under the Fleet Manager's direction.

Position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, a PA CDL Class B with School Bus endorsement preferred (training available), and a clean driving record. 180 days per year with 5–5.5 hours per day, totaling 25–27.5 hours per week.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• PA CDL Class B with School Bus endorsement preferred; will train the right candidate.
• Clean driving record for a minimum of 3 years.
• Able to pass annual school bus driver physical.

Responsibilities

• Operate school bus in compliance with all Federal and State DOT requirements.
• Maintain student order and discipline per district guidelines.
• Perform pre/post-trip vehicle inspections per PA Motor Vehicle Code.
• Follow routes and report deviations or safety concerns to supervisor.
• Keep route book and mileage logs accurate and up-to-date.
• Maintain a clean bus interior daily (floors, seats, windows).
• Communicate repairs or issues to the garage staff promptly.
• Attend in-service trainings as required by district/department.
• Interact professionally with students, parents, staff, and colleagues.
• Report student behavioral issues via Conduct Reports.

Skills

Physical ability

English reading/writing

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

The North Penn School District seeks to develop a community that values and adapts to diversity. We strive to acknowledge, respect, understand, and celebrate the dynamics of racial and cultural differences. Through the development of culturally proficient staff, the establishment of structures that promote equitable opportunities, and partnerships with families and students, our School District will create an environment of respect where all members of the school community are empowered to learn, grow, and appreciate one another. We look forward to your interest!

Title

Bus Drive - Part-Time

Reports To

Coordinator of Transportation

Takes Direction From

Fleet Manager

Schedule/Calendar

180 days per year; 5 - 5.5 Hours /day and 25 - 27.5 hours/week vary depending on route

Pay Rate

starting at $29.45/hour, based on years of experience

Summary

Provides safe and efficient transportation for students on routes as directed

Essential Functions

• Operates School Bus in compliance with all Federal and State DOT requirements
• Maintains student order and discipline in accordance with departmental and district guidelines and policies
• Performs all pre and post trip vehicle inspections as set forth in the PA Motor Vehicle Code as stipulated for commercial drivers with school bus endorsement
• Follows routes as directed by Department Router and Fleet Manager, notifying either of any requested deviations, changes, added or deleted stops, or unsafe conditions
• Maintains route book in a complete and legible fashion
• Completes monthly mileage logs with accuracy
• House clean bus on a daily basis, including floors, seats and windows. Ensure that all mirrors are clean and adjusted properly
• Communicates in a timely and accurate fashion to the garage staff all necessary vehicle repairs
• Attends all in-service training meetings as required by the district and/or department
• Maintains professional interactions with all stakeholders, including; students, parents, school staff, administrators, and fellow employees
• Communicates with school staff via "Conduct Report" on any student behavioral issues as noted on bus or at stops
• Assigns student seating as directed by School Principal, Coordinator of Transportation or at discretion if appropriate
• Accurate documents worked time via time clock and/or time sheets
• Submits to Drug/Alcohol testing as required by Federal and State DOT
• Abides by all district and departmental policies and regulations as written
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor

Education And/or Certification Required

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Experience Needed

• Pennsylvania CDL Driver's license preferred, Class B with School Bus and Air Brake endorsement preferred (Will train the right candidate)
• Personal driving history accident/violation free for minimum previous three years
• No record of DUI or felony while operating a motor vehicle at any time
• Criminal record free of convictions as set forth in PA Act 34 or Act 151
• Able to pass annual school bus driver's physical as set forth in the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Code
• Physically able to render aid to students in the event of an accident or emergency
• Must be able to read and speak English.

Requisite Skills

• Physically able to render aid to students in the event of an accident or emergency

ADA Compliance

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions of this position.

Physical Requirements

Sedentary Light work Medium work Heavy work Very heavy work

Sedentary: involves sitting most of the time. Incumbent should be able to exert up to 10 lbs of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or move objects.

Light work: If the use of arm and/or leg control requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the individual sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work. The incumbent should be able to exert up to 20 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Medium work: The incumbent should be able to exert up to 50 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs of force constantly to move objects.

Heavy work: The incumbent should be able to exert up to 100 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs of force constantly to move objects.

Very heavy work: The incumbent should be able to exceed 100 lbs of force occasionally, and in excess of 50 lbs of force frequently, and in excess of 20 lbs of force constantly to move objects.