What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bus Driver position at Westerly Public Schools?
Incentive: Employees who are eligible for medical coverage elsewhere, may, at his or her option, waive medical coverage offered from WPS in return for $3,000.00 annually.
Salary Range: $20.90- 23.65
General Statement: Bus Drivers play an integral part of our community and educational process. They are committed to safely transport students to and from school. Beginning and ending each school day by providing a supportive, caring and safe environment.
Responsibilities:
- Follows a planned bus route making scheduled stops to transport children to and from school while obeying all rules and regulations.
- Observes all mandatory safety regulations for school buses.
- Keep the assigned bus clean.
- Keep to an assigned schedule.
- Perform a Pre and Post DOT inspection before and after each operation for mechanical defects.
Qualifications:
- Experience:
- Previous bus driving experience preferred.
- Extensive knowledge of motor vehicle laws.
- Excelled interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Education:
- Must have a high school diploma, or equivalent.
- Certification & Licensing:
- Compliance with all applicable federal, state, county, district, and contract specific Bus Driver requirements.
- Authorized to work in the USA
- Current national background check without disqualifying results at time of hire.
Westerly Public School District is committed to advancing, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, inclusion and belonging within the workplace and its community. As an equal opportunity employer we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. If special accommodations are needed call 401-315-1500, 48 hours in advance.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.90 - $23.65 per hour
Expected hours: 25 – 35 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Vision insurance
Day range:
- Monday to Friday
Shift:
- Day shift
- Split shift
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $21 - $24