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- School Bus Driver Trainee - 2023-2024 School Year
- Position Type:
Transportation/Bus Driver
01/01/2024
Student Transportation Services
Until Filled
Salary/Pay Scale: $15.00/Hour
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This position is designed to train individuals to become School Bus Drivers. School Bus Drivers are responsible for the safe and efficient operation and routine daily maintenance check of a school bus used in the transport of students on an assigned route to and from school and on athletic and field trips. Employees of this class may also work on a seasonal basis with a town recreation department, transporting program participants between facilities or on excursions. The employee operates a full-size or mini-size school bus or van, and/or transports passengers with or without disabilities. Employees may be required to physically assist passengers to and from the bus or to operate a hydraulic lift for this purpose. Employees are responsible for the safety and conduct of passengers while in transport and may be accompanied in transit by a Bus Attendant or other staff member. The employee reports directly to, and works under the general supervision of a more senior transportation employee or administrator. Direct supervision may be exercised over Bus Attendants and other staff. Does related work as required.
During the Training Process the School Bus Driver Trainee will receive 6 to 8 weeks of training to include but not limited to:
- A Physical
- Four Ride-Alongs – 20 hrs.
- Orientation – 2 hrs.
- Folder/time slip class – 2 hrs.
- Epi Pen – 1.50 hrs.
- Wheelchair/Restraints – 2 hrs.
- Pre-Service/PJ’s Law – 6 hrs.
- Behind the Wheel Training – 65 hrs.
- Pre & Post trip
- On the Road Driving
- Bus Maneuvers (Parallel Parking, left and right side, Offset Parking left and right, straight backing)
- Finger Printing
- Physical Performance Test
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: Once properly trained and fully licensed as a School Bus Driver
(All need not be performed in a given position. Other related activities may be performed although not listed.)
- Drives a school bus/vehicle on a regular schedule on an assigned route or on special occasions;
- Performs a pre-trip inspection of the vehicle prior to departure and post-trip inspection after every route;
- Reports all defects, mechanical and other, of the bus/vehicle to the supervisor;
- Instructs or informs passengers about safety practices and procedures when embarking and disembarking bus/vehicle, while in transit, and throughout the year;
- Maintains safe and orderly conduct on the bus/vehicle, including student management;
- Assists passengers in boarding and exiting a bus/vehicle by providing physical assistance or operating a hydraulic lift;
- Cleans and fuels assigned vehicles daily;
- Operates a van, station wagon, or similar vehicle to transport objects.
All new employees must be fingerprinted and cleared for employment through the NYS Education Department before employment begins.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: During the training classes School Bus Trainees will be able to develop good knowledge of vehicle and traffic law, regulations of the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles, and regulations of the Commissioner of Education (New York State Education Part 156.3 Transportation Regulations) pertaining to pupil transportation; good knowledge of safe driving practices and defensive driving; good knowledge of the geography of the employing school district or municipality; ability to operate a bus under all driving and road conditions; ability to understand oral and written directions; ability to physically assist passengers on and off buses; ability to get along well with children/students/passengers and command their respect; mental alertness; visual and audio acuity; dependability; courtesy; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Possession of a valid New York State driver’s license appropriate to the vehicle(s) operated.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Once properly trained the School Bus Driver Trainee must meet all State and Federal pre-employment requirements of the position prior to employment including the appropriate driver’s license for the vehicle being operated. It is the jurisdiction’s responsibility for ensuring the employees possess valid licenses appropriate to the type of vehicle(s) being operated.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 12 – 35 per week
Schedule:
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Work Location: On the road