Description
PRIMARY PURPOSE A Class C Auxiliary ( Non- CDL) driver is responsible for safely driving students to and from school on a schedule assigned by the Director of Transportation or designee. Reports to: Assistant Superintendent BISD Administration Building EXPERIENCE ● Must be at least 21 years of age ● Acceptable motor vehicle record Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt Location: ● Demonstrates ability to adjust to different assignments daily ● Demonstrates the ability to work with campuses QUALIFICATIONS Education/Certification: ● Class C driver's license plus 2 years' experience driving an automobile Successful completion of behind-the-wheel training ● Must pass an annual DOT physical examination by an appropriate health professional ● Must pass randomly administered drug and alcohol tests (a refusal for drug and or alcohol test will be considered an automatic positive) SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS ● Ability to operate all types of automobiles in the BISD Fleet in a safe and effective manner ● Ability to follow written and verbal instructions in English ● Ability to manage students in a safe and appropriate transportation environment ● Ability to effectively communicate with parents and students ● Be able to maintain confidentiality of all records ● Ability to communicate effectively orally and in written form with all levels of management both internal and external ● Must like and have a genuine concern for the safety of children and young adults ● Must safely fit behind the steering wheel of all CISD vehicles without obstructing the movement of the steering wheel Must maintain student records, behavior, and passenger confidentiality to comply with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
● Transport students to and from school in white fleet vehicle requiring a Class C license, while observing all traffic laws and safety regulations and adhering to established schedules. ● Maintain records necessary for local and state reporting. ● Responsible for preventive care of assigned automobiles, including keeping vehicles clean and fueled. ● Report all accidents, vehicle damage, and student injuries and complete required reports as needed. ● Maintain current route maps and folders. It is the driver's responsibility to maintain current folder schedule time and have all changes approved by the Director. ● Maintain up-to-date (Smart Tag) seating charts for all runs. ● Maintain an appropriate student management environment documenting and reporting inappropriate and unacceptable behavior to appropriate administrators on the District Discipline Referral Form. ● Assist students in Loading and Unloading. ● Demonstrate bus evacuation procedures to students on the bus as needed. ● Provide emergency assistance to special needs students as needed. ● Identify by name all of the students who ride the bus. ● Be aware of all student's disabilities and special needs, if needed. Any medical problems experienced by the students while being transported, must be reported to the campus nurse and your Director.. Followed up with a written report. ● Recognize and report evidence of abuse and neglect. ● Communicate with schools, the public, and students in such a manner as to encourage their cooperation and respect. ● May be required to use First Aide/Bio-Kit and may be exposed to bodily fluids and other contagions. ● Physically access and operate all emergency equipment as needed, including emergency exits; front, rear, and side emergency doors; roof hatches; and emergency windows. In case of emergency, immediately assists passengers regardless of location in the vehicle. ● Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections before and after each run and submit work orders for needed repairs. Properly operate communication equipment ● Regular attendance. ● Other duties as assigned. MENTAL DEMANDS ● Possess mental maturity and emotional stability to operate a vehicle safely with distractions from sometimes loud and boisterous students. ● Maintain emotional control under stress. ● Occasional district travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours. ● Walking - move about on foot. Carrying - transporting an object by hand. Crouching - bending the body downward and forward by bending the knees and spine. Climbing - ascending and descending the stairs. Lifting - able to lift 25 - 40 lbs. Kneeling - bending legs at the knees to come to rest on the knees. Pulling - able to exert force upon an object so the object moves toward the force (including jerking). Pushing - exerting force upon an object so the object moves away from the force. Reaching - ability to extend hands and arms in any direction. Bending - ability to move at the waist downward and upward with reasonable mobility. ● Required to use a Bio- Kit and may be exposed to bodily fluids and other contagions