Qualifications:

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Maintenance and Repair

1. Assist skilled workers with repair and maintenance of district facilities, including repairing woodwork; replacing electrical switches, fixtures, and motors; painting, repairing, and replacing plumbing fixtures and drainage systems; and replacing broken glass.
2. Inspect building exterior and interior, playground equipment, and grounds; perform maintenance and minor repairs.
3. Detect and report needed major repairs on building structures and their systems, including lockers, furniture, and equipment.
4. Complete repairs as directed on work orders or by director or manager.
5. Assist with mowing and detailing of district grounds.
6. Move, install, assemble, and repair all school furniture and playground equipment as needed.

Vehicle Operation

1. Drive bus or district vehicle daily following assigned route and adhering to established schedules.
2. Drive bus or district vehicle to and from extracurricular activities.
3. Anticipate problems such as traffic, weather, road conditions, and schedule changes and make necessary adjustments to ensure student safety and reduce delays.
4. Perform pre- and post-trip inspections according to specifications to ensure bus can be operated safely and notify supervisor of needed repairs. Keep assigned bus clean and maintain appropriate level of fuel.
5. Report all accidents, vehicle damage, student injuries, and mechanical problems and complete required corresponding reports.

Student Management

1. Instruct students on safe entering, exiting, and passenger rules and regulations. Supervise students while they board and leave the bus and cross the street.
2. Perform emergency evacuation of students on bus or district vehicle when the situations warrants.
3. Maintain discipline and use effective behavior management control over groups of students. Report student discipline problems to appropriate administrator and communicate with teachers and parents regarding student’s behavior when warranted.

Safety

1. Observe all traffic laws and safety regulations for school buses and district vehicle.
2. Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting and climbing. Operate equipment and use tools according to established safety procedures.
3. Ensure proper condition of emergency equipment, such as first aid kit, fire extinguisher, flags, fuses, crowbar, and reflector.
4. Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor. Report any hazardous conditions along scheduled route.
5. Maintain tools and equipment and perform preventive maintenance as required.
6. Maintain safety certification.
7. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Other

1. Operate and monitor two-way radio equipment to communicate with transportation office and other drivers.
2. Complete and maintain accurate, up-to-date, and timely records and reports including but not limited to those related to bus mileage, gas and oil consumption, and number of passengers transported.
3. Respond to after-hours emergency calls as needed.
4. Maintain professional conduct.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: