Albuquerque Public Schools
SCHOOL BUS DRIVER; LEVEL J2
Albuquerque Public Schools, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States, 87101
To provide safe and reliable transportation service by operating various school buses in transporting passengers to and from school as well as related activities. To identify and communicate mechanical/maintenance and/or emergency situations to Route Operations. Assure a safe, on-time service and customer satisfaction and maintaining the highest level of ethical behavior with our customers, fellow employees and community we serve.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE:REQUIREMENTS:
High school graduation or the equivalent in education, training and experience.Possession of a valid State driving license with appropriate designation andother certification required to operate district vehiclesKnowledge of accident prevention/safe driving and bus operations practices, methods and techniques.Knowledge of routing and local area/streetsKnowledge and possession of First Aid/CPR certification where required by State/District/Regulations.Knowledge of School District bus transportation policies and procedures.Must be able to meet physical and medical requirements such as criminal background search and ability to meet the requirements of U.S. Department of Transportation Drug and Alcohol Regulations (e.g. pre-employment, post-accident, random and reasonable suspicion testing).Must satisfactorily complete and pass all training and attend safety meetings and in-service meetings as required.Knowledge and experience in providing excellent customer services e.g. build/maintain good customer relations, use safe driving and accident prevention practices and respond courteously to client complaints.Knowledge of mechanical aspects of bus transportation to assess maintenance problems and work collaboratively with Route Operations/Events and Maintenance to resolve them.Good knowledge of routes and schools in specified area of responsibility to ensure compliance with bus schedules and identify alternative routes in response to emergency/unplanned situations.Professional attitude and appearance and exercises tact and diplomacy in dealing with students, parents and all school district personnel.Prefer commercial driving experience with a solid safety record, preferably in the bus transportation industry. However, candidates with no commercial driving experience will be considered.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Work year: 180 days/5-7 hours per day
Melissa LeCour / melissa.lecour@aps.edu / 505-298-6831
APPLY TO:
www.aps.edu
Classified Application
ADDITIONAL INFO:SALARY: $15.00/hr for training - $25.00 after trainingDAYS: 189HOURS:ADA Compliance
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE:REQUIREMENTS:
High school graduation or the equivalent in education, training and experience.Possession of a valid State driving license with appropriate designation andother certification required to operate district vehiclesKnowledge of accident prevention/safe driving and bus operations practices, methods and techniques.Knowledge of routing and local area/streetsKnowledge and possession of First Aid/CPR certification where required by State/District/Regulations.Knowledge of School District bus transportation policies and procedures.Must be able to meet physical and medical requirements such as criminal background search and ability to meet the requirements of U.S. Department of Transportation Drug and Alcohol Regulations (e.g. pre-employment, post-accident, random and reasonable suspicion testing).Must satisfactorily complete and pass all training and attend safety meetings and in-service meetings as required.Knowledge and experience in providing excellent customer services e.g. build/maintain good customer relations, use safe driving and accident prevention practices and respond courteously to client complaints.Knowledge of mechanical aspects of bus transportation to assess maintenance problems and work collaboratively with Route Operations/Events and Maintenance to resolve them.Good knowledge of routes and schools in specified area of responsibility to ensure compliance with bus schedules and identify alternative routes in response to emergency/unplanned situations.Professional attitude and appearance and exercises tact and diplomacy in dealing with students, parents and all school district personnel.Prefer commercial driving experience with a solid safety record, preferably in the bus transportation industry. However, candidates with no commercial driving experience will be considered.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Work year: 180 days/5-7 hours per day
Melissa LeCour / melissa.lecour@aps.edu / 505-298-6831
APPLY TO:
www.aps.edu
Classified Application
ADDITIONAL INFO:SALARY: $15.00/hr for training - $25.00 after trainingDAYS: 189HOURS:ADA Compliance