Bus Driver - Routes

Young World Physical Education; Hesston (KS); On-site; USD 22,041 - 23,419; Part time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Hesston, Kansas, is seeking a part-time bus driver to provide safe and reliable transportation for students. The position requires a high school diploma and a valid CDL license with endorsements, along with driving skills.

Compensation is set at $16.29 per hour, and potential candidates should have at least one year of driving experience. Training for the required certifications is available through the district.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Valid CDL license with necessary endorsements needed, with training provided.
• Experience driving motor vehicles through all seasons is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clean, safe, and reliable transportation for students.
• Check buses for mechanical defects before operation.
• Maintain discipline among students on the bus.

Skills

Driving skills

CPR certification

Defensive driving

Ability to lift 30 pounds unassisted

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid CDL license with required endorsements

Job description

Job Description

THIS POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED

JOB GOAL: To provide clean, safe, and reliable transportation to ensure students enjoy the full advantage of District programs and activities

RESPONSIBLE TO: Operations Director

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid CDL license with required endorsements - TRAINING AVAILABLE, paid by district
• Meet all state and district requirements for bus drivers, including defensive driving, CPR, and first aid certification
• At least one year experience in driving some type of motor vehicle (which may be a private automobile), including experience throughout each of the four seasons
• Successfully complete behind-the-wheel training
• Desire to continue career improvement by enhanced skills and job performance

Physical Conditions

• Requires prolonged sitting
• Requires driving skills, including operating vehicle at night
• Physical exertion to manually move, pull, or push heavy objects or materials
• Ability to lift and carry 30 pounds unassisted
• Stooping, bending, reaching, kneeling, and turning
• Must work indoors and outdoors during the school year
• Must work in noisy, crowded, stressful environments, with numerous interruptions
• Must work in and around dust, fumes, and odors

Terms

• At will
• 9 month position
• Morning and afternoon routes, 3 hours per day
• Wage and benefits determined annually by the Board of Education

Essential Job Functions

• Support the district’s vision, mission, and values
• Implement all policies and statutes as determined by various governmental agencies, the Kansas State Department of Education, and the local board of education
• Provide clean, safe, and reliable transportation to ensure students benefit from district programs and activities
• Ensure all activities conform to State school transportation guidelines
• Operate all vehicles and equipment as necessary
• Maintain discipline when students are on the bus and report those students who do not obey rules to the proper authorities
• Keep assigned bus clean
• Check bus before each operation for mechanical defects and notify the proper authority in case of mechanical failure
• Discharge students only at authorized stops
• Exercise responsible leadership and good judgment when on out-of-district school trips
• Transport only authorized students
• Report all accidents and complete required reports
• Enforce regulations against smoking and eating on the bus
• Respond to information requests in a cooperative, courteous, and timely manner
• Communicate and work effectively and cooperatively with members of the school district and the community
• React to change and frequent interruptions in a productive and positive manner, meeting deadlines as assigned
• Perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as directed by the supervisor of operations

USD 460 is an equal employment opportunity agency. USD 460 does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, national origin, age, or disability. Any questions regarding the district's compliance with Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, or the Americans with Disabilities Act may be directed to the district's compliance officer at [phone].

Position Type

Part-Time

Salary

$16.29 Per Hour