Kivalina School Bus Driver

Unalaska City School District; Alaska; On-site; USD 38,572 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

The Unalaska City School District is seeking a Bus Driver to operate the school bus for pupil transportation. Responsibilities include ensuring safety, checking the bus for mechanical issues, and adhering to all regulations.

Candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED, a spotless driving record, and be 21 years or older. The role provides 7.5 hours of work per day for 190 days a year at a pay rate of $28.77 per hour.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• One to two years related experience and/or training.
• Valid Alaska Commercial Driver's License with endorsements (District will assist with getting CDL if needed).
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Submit to and pass the pre-employment Drug and Alcohol test.
• Spotless driving record.

Responsibilities

• Operate the school bus to transport pupils and authorized personnel.
• Check bus for mechanical defects before operation.
• Transport and discharge students at authorized stops.
• Adhere to all District rules and regulations.
• Maintain discipline on the bus.

Skills

Driving skills

First Aid certification

Ability to lift 40 pounds

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Alaska Commercial Driver's License

Job description

TITLE: Bus Driver

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
2. One to two years related experience and/or training.
3. ValidAlaskaCommercialDriver'sLicensewithair brake, passenger, and school bus endorsements (District will assist with getting CDL if needed)
4. Must be 21 years of age or older. Submit to and pass the pre-employment Drug and Alcohol test. Fingerprints must clear Public Safety and FBI check.
5. Abilitytolift40pounds.
6. CertifiedinFirstAidepreferred.
7. Spotlessdrivingrecord.

REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education

JOB GOAL: Operate as school bus which transports pupils and other authorized personnel to and from schools; does related work as required or assigned.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Successfully complete and attend all training sessions as required.
2. Checks bus before each operation for mechanical defects and notify the proper authority in case of mechanical failure or lateness.
3. Transport and discharge students only at authorized stops.
4. Adhere to all District rules and regulations.
5. Obey all traffic laws and observe all mandatory safety regulations for school buses.
6. Maintain discipline when students are on bus and report problems to proper authority.
7. Keep assigned bus clean.
8. Follow assigned route and schedule.
9. Perform such other tasks and assume other responsibilities as the supervisor may assign.

LENGTH OF POSITION: 7.5 hours per day, 190 days per school year

SALARY: Range 12 / Step 01. $28.77 per hour

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board Policy.

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