Job Code: 5556
Department: Transportation
Supervisor: Chief Operations Officer
Date: August 6, 2018
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Compensation Range: $20.25- $22.25/hour


PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: Under general supervision of Dispatch and Terminal Manager, shall be responsible for providing bus transportation on daily routes when called in, as needed.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. In addition to the requirements listed below, regular attendance is an essential function of this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

1. Ensures that all actions are in concert with the Board policies as well as the mission statement, beliefs, objectives and parameters found in the Board’s strategic plan.

2. Participates in job training and professional growth opportunities in order to enhance ability to perform the essential functions of the job.

3. Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.

4. Operates school buses to:

   1. Transport students to and from school in a safe and timely fashion from assigned locations per approved schedule.

5. Responsible for maintaining order and ensure adherence to safety rules by:

   1. Explaining rules and regulations to students riding on the bus.

   2. Using assertive discipline and other acceptable techniques in dealing with student discipline.

   3. Completing disciplinary reports for students who do not respond to disciplinary actions.

   4. Turning in disciplinary reports to field supervisors.

6. Performs daily pre-trip inspection of the bus as mandated by the State.

7. Reports all accidents, mechanical problems, and hazardous conditions immediately.          

8. Responsible for the care, cleanliness and gassing of bus driven.

9. Attends training courses and meetings to increase skills related to transportation.

10. Prepares reports and maintains records as requested.

11. Carries out and obeys all laws and regulations of Rockford School District #205,

             Transportation Department, State, Federal and other regulatory bodies.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Commercial CDL license with all the endorsements needed to drive the school bus provided.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Basic reading and math skills. Good vision and hearing is essential.

WORKING CONDITIONS: 
Moderate in-district travel as well as intermittent in-state and out-of-state travel.  Intermittent prolonged and irregular hours of work.

Benefits:  This is not a benefits-eligible position. 

 OTHER:
This job description describes duties and responsibilities which are representative of the nature and level of work assigned to the position. The identified duties and responsibilities are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position. 

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the school district and employee and is subject to change by the school district as the needs of the school district and requirements of the job change.