What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bus Driver position at Rome City School District?
The Rome City School District is seeking a reliable, safety-conscious individual for a full-time Bus Driver position. The successful candidate will operate a school bus on an assigned route, ensuring the safe transportation of students to and from school, field trips, and other activities. Responsibilities may include minor maintenance tasks related to bus operation.
Applicants must hold a valid CDL with P and S endorsements, be at least 21 years of age, pass a drug screening, and meet 19-A requirements.
SCHOOL DISTRICT - BUS DRIVER
NON-COMPETITIVE CLASSIFICATION
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Drives a school bus on an assigned route and may perform minor maintenance tasks in connection with such operation; Does related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:This is manual work of average difficulty requiring skill in the operation of a large automotive vehicle. The operator is responsible for the safety and conduct of the children who are passengers. The work is performed under general supervision with considerable leeway allowing the operator in carrying out the details of the work.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:(Illustrative only)
- Operates a school bus on a regular schedule or on special occasions;
- Checks the operating condition of the bus before starting on a trip;
- Reports any operational defect to immediate superior;
- Informs children about safety practices;
- Maintains orderly conduct of children on bus;
- Keeps interior and exterior of vehicle clean and neat;
- May be required to operate a station wagon or other similar vehicle;
- May be required to perform minor maintenance tasks on the vehicle;
- Maintains records of mileage, routes, times and incidents;
- Prepares and maintains maps of routes and pick-up points.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
- Good knowledge of driving safety practices and traffic laws and regulations;
- Ability to operate a bus under difficult driving and road conditions;
- Ability to make minor repairs to the vehicle;
- Ability to understand and follow simple oral and written directions;
- Ability to get along well with children and command their respect;
- Mechanical aptitude;
- Mental alertness;
- Dependability;
- Good physical condition.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Eligibility for the appropriate level New York State Drivers License at the time of application; AND
- Possession of license at time of appointment; AND
- Drivers must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.
NOTE: In addition, candidates must satisfy the requirements for School Bus Drivers set forth in the Rules and Regulations of the New York State Commissioner of Education.
RCS: 9-12-86
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $52,595.22 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
License/Certification:
- CDL (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Rome, NY 13440 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Rome, NY 13440: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $52,595
