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Cedar Rapids Community School District

School Bus Driver

Cedar Rapids Community School District, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States, 52404


School Bus Driver JobID: 12872

Position Type:

Transportation/ Bus Driver

Date Posted:

6/18/2024

Location:

ELSC - Transportation

Date Available:

2024-2025

Transportation - Bus Driver$21.90 per hour after fully trained.

30 hours per week guaranteed!- Nights and weekends off- Opportunites to pick up extra assignments

Summers off! Nine (9) month work agreement

Benefits eligible 6 hours/day - Medical- Dental- Vision- IPERS Retirement plan- Holiday Pay

Hiring Incentive - 30-hour per week positions

$1,000 paid in 4 installments without experience or current CDL - We will train you and its PAID!

?After completion of Bus Driver Training $200

After 3 Months of School Bus Driving: $200

After 6 Months of School Bus Driving: $200

After working 1 Year with the School District as a Bus Driver: $400

$2,500 paid in 4 installments with a current Class B CDL with school bus & passenger endorsements?

After completion of Bus Driver Training $500

After 4 Months of School Bus Driving: $500

After 8 Months of School Bus Driving: $500

After working 1 Year with the School District as a Bus Driver: $1,000

Overview: To transport CRCSD students for morning and afternoon routes including tie ins while managing appropriate student behavior.

Classification:Location: ELSC - Transportation

School Bus Driver

Compensation in accordance with work agreement

This is a safety sensitive position:

Employee will be enrolled in a random pool of employees performing similar job functions

Subject to computer-generated random selections for alcohol and/or drug testing

Subject to reasonable suspicion alcohol and/or drug testing

Non-Exempt

Essential Duties:

Safely transport students to and from school, activities, etc.

Effectively and appropriately manage student behaviors

Maintain a cooperative attitude and build rapport with students, peers, supervisors, parents, school personnel, and the community

Use effective and professional verbal and written communication skills

Present self in a professional manner including attire and being alert and attentive

Successfully complete all required trainings, meetings, classes and professional development

Work together as a team to keep interior and exterior of vehicle clean, safe and presentable

Quickly and safely evacuate vehicle in case of an emergency

Check student roster to ensure proper ridership

Maintain current knowledge of all student requirements, such as medical protocols, IEP’s, etc. and respond appropriately to events by following written protocols

While students are exiting, check vehicle for remaining/lost students, items, etc.

Properly secure students in required safety equipment and restraints (i.e. wheelchairs, harnesses, etc.)

Safely assist non-ambulatory students into and out of the vehicle

Accurately complete reports and paperwork in a timely manner. Including, vehicle maintenance requests, student behavior referrals, timecards, directions, etc.

Abide by federal law, state law, and district policies, procedures, and expectations

Utilize technology when required

Consistently perform thorough and accurate pre-trip and post trip inspections

Immediately report accidents

Ensure vehicle is properly fueled according to department policy

Prepare vehicle for student transport including inclement weather, harnesses, wheelchair tie downs, etc.

Safely and appropriately operate various types of school buses and equipment, including wheelchair lifts, radios, and emergency equipment

Report any safety or maintenance concerns to appropriate personnel in a timely manner

Report all moving violations to Transportation Manager, including any received while on or off the clock

Clean bus as designated by department procedures.

Perform bus driving tie in assignments (eg. transport athletic teams right before route).

Transport students for EOS, Special Ed, or other ad hock district needs.

Team leader - communicate information to assigned team members, check staff in at punch in time, alert Fleet Supervisor of issues, etc.

Complete general clerical duties, including phone support, sorting/filing paperwork, etc.

Check spare vehicle fleet to ensure it is in operable condition (pre-trip, fueling, operational testing, etc.).

Complete extra cleaning duties in vehicles and within the building (not generally completed by janitorial staff).

Assist office or maintenance staff with special projects.

And other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

Must be at least 18 years of age

Obtain and maintain a minimum of a valid Class B CDL license, with proper endorsement

Obtain and maintain a valid DOT physical and valid Medical Certificate, per FMCSA requirements

Pass pre-employment and all:

subsequent agility tests

subsequent driving history checks

Pass pre-employment and periodic background history checks

Pass a pre-employment substance abuse screening

Pass all random alcohol and/or drug tests

Pass all reasonable suspicion alcohol and/or drug tests

Register and maintain an account with the FMCSA Clearinghouse

Must approve CRCSD queries with the FMCSA Clearinghouse within 24 hours

Work well with others, including all personality types

Effective problem-solving skills

Knowledge of, or ability to navigate, Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas

Have and use effective verbal and written communication skills

Effectively manage student behavior

Accept and implement coaching and training

Consistently perform thorough and accurate pre-trip and post trip inspections

Professional driving experience preferred, but not required

Physical Demands:

Sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods of time

Ascending and descending approximately 14” steps regularly

Entering and exiting vehicles regularly

Descend from back door of vehicle in emergencies onto uncertain surfaces

Repeatedly lifting and carrying students or object(s) weighing up to 75 pounds for 100 or more feet

Repeatedly pushing and pulling wheelchairs/objects(s) weighing up to 75 pounds for 100 or more feet

Continuous use of hands, fingers, and wrists repetitively

Using both hands and legs simultaneously

Repeated stooping, bending, and kneeling

Occasional pushing, pulling and maintaining balance

Reach over head to approximately 72” height to open wheelchair lift door and operate lift mechanism

Rapid mental/muscular coordination

Verbal, auditory, and written capabilities to effectively communicate in an articulate manner

Accurate depth perception

Clarity of vision at varying distances to see small details

Operate mobile motorized equipment

Drive a vehicle to conduct work

Hazards:

Possible contact with blood borne pathogens and/or bodily fluids

Contact with chemicals used for cleaning buses

The information contained in this job description is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

The Cedar Rapids Community School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability.

Federal law obligates an employer to provide reasonable accommodation(s) for the known disabilities of applicants, unless doing so would pose an undue hardship on the employer. If you or someone you know requires accommodation in the hiring process, contact the Executive Director of Human Resources, at 319-558-2747.

Full Time - benefits eligible position - extra duties:

Team lead - communicate information to assigned team members, check staff in at punch in time, alert Fleet Supervisor of issues, ect.

Safely transport students for EOS, Special Ed, or other ad hock district needs

Complete extra cleaning duties in vehicles and within the building (not generally completed by custodial staff)

Check spare vehicle fleet to ensure it is in operable condition (pre-trip, fueling, operational testing, ect.)

Assist office or maintenance staff with special projects.

Inspect, fuel and clean trip vehicles

Other duties, as assigned

Environment:

Indoor/outdoor environment subject to changing temperatures including extreme heat and cold

Direct contact with the public, students, and other district staff

May be exposed to heights, loud noises, fumes, dust, and other odors

May be subject to tight deadlines and continuously changing priorities and interruptions

Work with moving vehicles, motorized wheelchair lifts and other equipment

The information contained in this job description is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

The Cedar Rapids Community School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability.

Federal law obligates an employer to provide reasonable accommodation(s) for the known disabilities of applicants, unless doing so would pose an undue hardship on the employer. If you or someone you know requires accommodation in the hiring process, contact the Executive Director of Human Resources, at 319-558-2747.