Bus Driver

Salary: $19.69/In Accordance with the AFSCME Local 2722 Master Agreement

Reports To: Transportation Coordinator

QUALIFICATIONS

Valid driver’s license with CDL and BP & S endorsements
Must not have more than 2 points on driver’s license
Must have at least TIP (temporary instruction permit) for driving school bus
High School graduate or equivalent
One year prior bus driving experience preferred
Ability to read and comprehend written instructions and maps
Will be subject to a pre-hire physical including lumbar – 5 view spine series
Will be subject to yearly physical
Will be subject to random Drug and Alcohol Screening Test pursuant to Federal Regulation and Board Policy

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Drive and/or operate assigned vehicle.
Be responsible for safety and upkeep of vehicle assigned, including fueling of the buses.
Maintain a clean and uncluttered bus at all times.
Emergency evacuate as needed or as required.
Adherence to Core Competencies. (see attached)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performing a pre-trip of the bus at least once per day, more as required.Drive a school bus in all weather
conditions including daylight and darkness.
Put in writing any needed repairs of the bus
Assure compliance with all DO, State, Federal, District and Department requirements/guidelines/laws.
Report any traffic violations and/or civil infractions to immediate Supervisor within 24 hours of Incident.
Report any accident involving the bus immediately; before moving bus.
Control students and situations on the school bus including putting in writing any unacceptable bus conduct.
Attend Beginning and/or Michigan School Bus Driver Continuing Education Classes every two years as required.
Arrive for work at scheduled time or report absence in a timely fashion to allow for a sub to be contacted.
Check bus for any students at the end of each shift and/or before leaving bus.

EMPLOYMENT/WORKING CONDITIONS

The employee may be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
The employee will sometimes push/pull items.
The employee will be required to bend/climb stairs and possibly jump (out of rear door).
The employee may experience a constant bouncing while driving because of the air seat.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works outdoors even in inclement weather.
The employee must complete the route on time.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and occasionally loud.
Emergency vehicles, heavy traffic and addressing student behavior is a daily occurrence.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the persons assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of related duties.

WEEKS OF WORK: This position runs concurrent with the student calendar

LENGTH OF DAY: Schedule to be set by the immediate supervisor REPORTS TO: Transportation Coordinator

METHOD OF APPLICATION: Applicants must apply online (hard copies will not be accepted). A letter of interest and resume must be provided and the Personal Information section of the online application must be completed.

In compliance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended), the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (as amended), and the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act of 1977, it is the policy of Center Line Schools that no person shall, on the basis, race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, gender/sex (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), age, disability, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, genetic information, or any other legally protected category(collectively, "Protected Classes"), be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination during any program or activity or in employment. For information, contact the Assistant Superintendent of HR, 26400 Arsenal, Center Line, MI 48015, 586. 510.2003.