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GENERAL
RESPONSIBILITIES
The position is responsible for
operating and transporting school-ages children and other authorized personnel
safely and efficiently to and from schools and sporting events.
Applicants will complete both
classroom and behind-the-wheel training organized by the King George County
Transportation Department in order to earn a Virginia Commercial Driver’s
License. Drivers, monitors and substitutes
who are hired by the school division are paid for their time in training, up to
28 hours for monitors and 48 hours for drivers.
ESSENTIAL TASKS
· Conduct a daily pre-trip safety inspection of
the vehicle prior to transporting children according to state mandated
guidelines.
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Conduct semi-annual bus evacuation drills as
required by the Department of Education.
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Report operating and equipment deficiencies.
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Maintain safety equipment and report unsafe bus
conditions.
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Adhere to the preventive maintenance schedule.
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Complete required forms and reports in an
accurate and timely manner.
· Obey all traffic laws and observe mandatory
safety regulations for school bus operations; adhere and comply with safety
rules, motoring regulations and laws.
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Transport only authorized students.
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Load bus according to established procedures
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Assign seats to all students; follow designated
route schedule.
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Ensure that all students are accounted for and
all runs are covered.
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Ensure passenger safety; maintain discipline on
the bus.
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Notify proper authorities in case of bus
breakdown or deviation in schedule.
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Report all accidents immediately, requesting
police or ambulance service as needed, complete required accident reports.
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Wash bus, clean bus inside and out; fuel bus as
required.
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Make bus available for periodic maintenance.
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Attend all scheduled meetings.
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Perform related work as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Possess a good knowledge of
the procedures and federal/state laws governing the safe operation of a school
bus, prior to the completion of the school division’s raining program. General knowledge of the problems involved in
operating a school bus; general knowledge of the geography of the city and
location of streets; skill in the safe operation of a school bus; ability to
operate vehicle safely over an assigned route according to a definite time
schedule which may require driving during pre-daylight and dusk periods;
ability to detect malfunctioning equipment; ability to assist children using
patience and understanding; ability to establish and maintain effective working
relationships with school officials, parent, associates and students.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Required:
High School Diploma or GED
A comparable amount of training
and experience maybe substituted for the minimum qualifications.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Must have the use of sensory
skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees
and the public using the telephone and personal contact as normally define by
the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls. Frequent sitting, grasping, repetitive
motion, reaching and driving.
Occasional walking, standing, bending, balancing and climbing. Work involves moderate exposure to unusual
elements such as extreme temperature, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant
odors, extreme vibrations, hazards such as a moving vehicle, moving mechanical
parts, etc. and/or loud noises. Ability
to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally and over 50 pounds rarely. Requires timely and regular adherence to
established work schedules. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential tasks.