The Blake School
Bus Driver
The Blake School, Hopkins, Minnesota, United States, 55305
Job DescriptionPosition Overview:
This position offers a sign on bonus for current Licensed Class B Drivers with Bus and Passenger Endorsements.
Blake's school bus drivers are a dynamic link within the Blake Community tasked with the safe transport of pupils to and from school. Position is based on a 20-hour workweek with each day split into two, 2-hour route shifts with the possibility of additional charter hours assigned periodically.
Essential Functions:Reports to Transportation ManagerReceive direction from transportation dispatcherDaily transportation of school-age children to and from home, centralized pick-up points and school campusesTransportation of school-age children to and from school campuses and field trip locationsResponsible for insuring the safety and security of students, which may include directing and assisting in evacuation of the busClean and fuel busesConduct pre-trip inspection of school busesAttend monthly safety training classesParticipate in ongoing pre-trip, driving and emergency procedures evaluationsTeam Participation:
The Blake bus driver is expected to provide ongoing feedback to management on the efficiency of the route assigned to him/her. Additionally, the bus driver will actively interact with other transportation team members aiding in the ongoing business collaboration of the transportation team and it responsibilities.
Experience and SkillsRequired:
Strong Customer service skills - ability to interact with students and parents in a friendly and professional mannerMust be at least 21 years of ageStrong work ethic centered on maintaining schedules, mutual respect and teamworkSuccessful completion of a criminal background checkClean motor vehicle record historyAbility to be medically certified to drive a school bus by the Department of Transportation and any Blake School mandated physical testingClass B commercial driver's license with passenger and school bus endorsements or the ability to obtain Class B commercial license. (Will help train the right individual)Ability to engage, interact and communicate with children and their parentsPreferred:
Prior professional driving experience (preferably school bus)General mechanical knowledge and experience with Minnesota School bus rules and regulationsPhysical Requirements:
Able to sit for periods of time up to three hoursAble to lift up to 40 lbsAbility to bend and stoopAbility to pass Blake School's Driver Ability AssessmentAbility to perform duties in extreme weather conditionsAbility to evacuate school children from school bus in an emergencyFree of impairment of an arm, foot or leg which interferes with the ability to perform normal tasks associated with operating a school busNo established medical history or clinical diagnosis of rheumatic, arthritic, orthopedic, muscular, neuromuscular, or vascular disease which interferes with the ability to operate and control a school busRequired to submit to, and pass mandated illegal substance drug testing prior to beginning work and randomly through the term of your employment with the schoolThe Blake School is a pre-kindergarten through grade 12, co-educational, nonsectarian, independent day school enrolling 1,331 bright, talented students from nearly 56 Twin Cities-area communities. Founded in 1900, The Blake School has the advantage of facilities and campuses designed for specific developmental ages. Blake's mission is to engage students with a dynamic, academically challenging education in a diverse and supportive community committed to pluralism and a common set of values. Students pursue an integrated program of academic, artistic and athletic activities, preparing for college, lifelong learning and purposeful lives as community and global citizens. The school community is also guided by its Commitment to Pluralism and core values.
The Blake School believes that a diverse society enriches all individuals and communities. Diversity of race, ethnicity, national origin, geography, religion, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, age, physical ability, and marital, parental or economic status forms the fabric of our society. As a result of these beliefs, The Blake School actively seeks students, families and employees who value and contribute to the fullness of a diverse community within the context of its mission. In doing so, we recognize our responsibility to help make each person's experience a success. EOE
Job Benefits
MedicalDentalVision403(b) 8% matchVacation & Sick TimeLife InsuranceLTD/LTC
This position offers a sign on bonus for current Licensed Class B Drivers with Bus and Passenger Endorsements.
Blake's school bus drivers are a dynamic link within the Blake Community tasked with the safe transport of pupils to and from school. Position is based on a 20-hour workweek with each day split into two, 2-hour route shifts with the possibility of additional charter hours assigned periodically.
Essential Functions:Reports to Transportation ManagerReceive direction from transportation dispatcherDaily transportation of school-age children to and from home, centralized pick-up points and school campusesTransportation of school-age children to and from school campuses and field trip locationsResponsible for insuring the safety and security of students, which may include directing and assisting in evacuation of the busClean and fuel busesConduct pre-trip inspection of school busesAttend monthly safety training classesParticipate in ongoing pre-trip, driving and emergency procedures evaluationsTeam Participation:
The Blake bus driver is expected to provide ongoing feedback to management on the efficiency of the route assigned to him/her. Additionally, the bus driver will actively interact with other transportation team members aiding in the ongoing business collaboration of the transportation team and it responsibilities.
Experience and SkillsRequired:
Strong Customer service skills - ability to interact with students and parents in a friendly and professional mannerMust be at least 21 years of ageStrong work ethic centered on maintaining schedules, mutual respect and teamworkSuccessful completion of a criminal background checkClean motor vehicle record historyAbility to be medically certified to drive a school bus by the Department of Transportation and any Blake School mandated physical testingClass B commercial driver's license with passenger and school bus endorsements or the ability to obtain Class B commercial license. (Will help train the right individual)Ability to engage, interact and communicate with children and their parentsPreferred:
Prior professional driving experience (preferably school bus)General mechanical knowledge and experience with Minnesota School bus rules and regulationsPhysical Requirements:
Able to sit for periods of time up to three hoursAble to lift up to 40 lbsAbility to bend and stoopAbility to pass Blake School's Driver Ability AssessmentAbility to perform duties in extreme weather conditionsAbility to evacuate school children from school bus in an emergencyFree of impairment of an arm, foot or leg which interferes with the ability to perform normal tasks associated with operating a school busNo established medical history or clinical diagnosis of rheumatic, arthritic, orthopedic, muscular, neuromuscular, or vascular disease which interferes with the ability to operate and control a school busRequired to submit to, and pass mandated illegal substance drug testing prior to beginning work and randomly through the term of your employment with the schoolThe Blake School is a pre-kindergarten through grade 12, co-educational, nonsectarian, independent day school enrolling 1,331 bright, talented students from nearly 56 Twin Cities-area communities. Founded in 1900, The Blake School has the advantage of facilities and campuses designed for specific developmental ages. Blake's mission is to engage students with a dynamic, academically challenging education in a diverse and supportive community committed to pluralism and a common set of values. Students pursue an integrated program of academic, artistic and athletic activities, preparing for college, lifelong learning and purposeful lives as community and global citizens. The school community is also guided by its Commitment to Pluralism and core values.
The Blake School believes that a diverse society enriches all individuals and communities. Diversity of race, ethnicity, national origin, geography, religion, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, age, physical ability, and marital, parental or economic status forms the fabric of our society. As a result of these beliefs, The Blake School actively seeks students, families and employees who value and contribute to the fullness of a diverse community within the context of its mission. In doing so, we recognize our responsibility to help make each person's experience a success. EOE
Job Benefits
MedicalDentalVision403(b) 8% matchVacation & Sick TimeLife InsuranceLTD/LTC