Route and Trip Bus Driver

Position Title: Bus Route and Trip Driver Department: Transportation FT/PT Status: FT Bus Route Driver and Trip Driver Start Date: Immediately Closing Date: Open Until Filled Bargaining Unit: Pine Island Education Support Professionals - Local 8153

Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma and relevant certifications and training
• Excellent Communication
• Customer-focus approach
• CDL license and experience preferred, however, we will train if needed
• Clean Driving Record
• Background check and ability to work with children
• Must be up to date on DOT and State rules and regulations

Salary Range: Hourly rate $19.31 - $25.00, in addition route pay of $131.31 per day (both am and pm route must be driven to receive full day pay) Benefits: Retirement, Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental

JOB GOAL:

• Prioritize the physical safety and well-being of all passengers during loading, unloading, and transit
• Adhere strictly to established time schedules and assigned routes
• Obey all traffic laws, school district policies, and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations
• Maintain professional, positive relationships with students, parents, school staff

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide safe transportation for all passengers
• Provide outstanding customer service as a representative of the transportation department within Pine Island Schools
• Ensures the highest level of student safety through transportation training, maintenance and procedures
• Evening or weekend hours may be required on an irregular basis
• Other duties as assigned
• Hold CDL with air brakes and proper school bus endorsements
• Perform daily vehicle pre- and post- trip inspections to ensure safety and compliance
• Maintain accurate mileage records
• Ensure and maintain orderly behavior of passengers on the bus
• Follow all traffic laws and regulations

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Customer-centered focus with strong customer service skills.
• Dependable, reliable and able to work independently.
• Creative thinker and problem-solver
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate in professional settings
• Must maintain strict confidentiality
• Monday through Friday per school calendar - Activity Bus may run on any day