NORTH LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT

Transportation Bus Driver

Department:
Transportation

Job Status:
Part-time

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Report to:
Director of Transportation

Grade/Level:
P-12

Amount of Travel Required:
Varies

Work Schedule:
As determined by the Director Of Transportation

Positions Supervised:
None

POSITION SUMMARY

Transport students of special clients. Ensure adherence to safety rules. May assist passengers in boarding or exiting.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Follow safety rules as students are boarding and exiting buses, and as they cross streets near bus stops.
• Comply with traffic regulations in order to operate vehicle's tires, brakes, windshield wipers, lights oil, fuel, water, and safety equipment to ensure that everything is in working order.
• Maintain order among students during trips, in order to ensure safety.
• Pick up and drop off students at regularly scheduled neighborhood locations, following strict time schedules.
• Report any bus malfunctions or needed repairs.
• Drive gasoline, diesel, or electrically powered multi-passenger vehicles to transport students between neighborhoods, schools, and school activities.
• Prepare and submit reports that may include the number of passengers or trips, hours worked, mileage, fuel consumption, and/or fares received.
• Maintain knowledge of first-aid procedures.
• Keep bus interiors clean for passengers.
• Read maps and follow written and verbal geographic directions.
• Report delays, accidents, or other traffic and transportation situations, using telephones or mobile two-way radios.
• Regulate heating, lighting, and ventilation systems for passenger comfort.
• Escort small children across roads and highways.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers' needs while following company procedures.
• Diversity-Oriented - Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
• Honesty/Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Patience - Ability to act calmly under stress and strain, and of not being hasty or impetuous.
• Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Team Building - Ability to convince a group of people to work toward a goal.

EDUCATION

None

EXPERIENCE

No prior experience necessary

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Certificates & Licenses Commercial Driver's License Class B with air brakes, passenger and school bus endorsements.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Dot Drug Test Program, FBI and ASP Background Check, Child Maltreatment Background, Check

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands Lift/Carry Stand O (Occasionally) Walk O (Occasionally) Sit C (Constantly) Handling / Fingering F (Frequently) Reach Outward F (Frequently) Reach Above Shoulder F (Frequently) Climb O (Occasionally) Crawl O (Occasionally) Squat or Kneel F (Frequently) Bend F (Frequently) 10 lbs or less N (Not Applicable) 11-20 lbs N (Not Applicable) 21-50 lbs N (Not Applicable) 51-100 lbs O (Occasionally) Over 100 lbs O (Occasionally) Push/Pull 12 lbs or less F (Frequently) 13-25 lbs F (Frequently) 26-40 lbs O (Occasionally) 41-100 lbs O (Occasionally) N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation. O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day) F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day) C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day) WORK ENVIRONMENT

The School Bus Driver must work in all different weather conditions including extreme cold and extreme heat.

The North Little Rock School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.