What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bus Driver position at Cedar Rapids Community School District?
Have you ever wanted to drive a school bus?
21.26 per hour after fully trained
No experience? No problem! We will train you and help you get the license you need!
Hiring Bonus
- $2,000 without experience We will train you and its PAID!
- $5,000 with a current Class B CDL with school bus & passenger endorsements
Optional Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- IPERS Pension
- Holiday pay
- Paid time off
- Life insurance
- Flexible spending Accounts
- Employee assistance program
-30 hours a week guaranteed!-Nights and weekends off!
-Be home when your kids are home!-Work the same schedule as your kids’ school schedule!-Never take work home with you!-Opportunities for additional work to gain some extra money!-Go on awesome field trips!-Summers off!
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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.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.26 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus opportunities
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21