Bus Driver Elko - Transportation

Full-time position located in Elko.

Summary

Under general supervision, drives a school bus to transport students to and from school and on special trips.

Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalent (e.g., GED, trade school, foreign equivalency); or three years of successful driving experience with a current Commercial Driver’s License.
• Safe driving record.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Successful completion of Bus Driver Trainee Program.
• A valid Nevada Class B Commercial Driver’s License with required endorsements to operate a school bus in the state of Nevada. This license must be maintained for the duration of the assignment.
• A valid copy of Department of Transportation Physical Examination Certification, indicating physical qualification to operate a commercial vehicle in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulation (FMCSR) 391. Physical must be maintained for duration of assignment.
• Copy of current driving history issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles at time of application or Qualified Selection Pool (QSP) placement and at time of interview prior to final selection.
• Specific documented evidence of training and experience to satisfy qualifications.
• Ability to pass required medical examinations.
• Ability to pass knowledge and skills tests and passenger transport test for a Nevada Class B Commercial Driver’s License with required endorsements.
• Ability to operate a variety of school buses.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and apply laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to driving school buses.
• Ability to read and interpret maps.
• Ability to effectively communicate safety rules/procedures and acceptable/unacceptable behavior to students.
• Ability to complete records as required.
• Ability to operate a two-way radio.
• Ability to work cooperatively with employees, students, parents, administrators, and the public.
• Ability to recognize and report hazards and apply safe work methods.
• Possess physical and mental stamina commensurate with the responsibilities of the position.

Responsibilities

• Drives a school bus to transport pupils to and from school and on special trips.
• Maintains student order on bus and issues citations as necessary.
• Submits daily transportation reports and other necessary reports as required.
• Checks mechanical condition, gas, oil, other fluids, and tires, and inspects safety equipment of assigned bus before leaving on routes.
• Conducts emergency evacuation drills for students on buses.
• Checks bus passes periodically for eligibility and for after-school activities.
• Conforms to safety standards prescribed.
• Performs other tasks related to the position as assigned.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Majority of tasks and duties are performed outdoors and in confined work areas. Work areas involve being in and around large vehicles/buses. Frequent travel in parking lots, freeways, roadways, private streets, and private complexes as needed.

• Strength: Medium/Heavy - Exert force to 50-150 lbs. occasionally; 30-50 lbs. frequently; or up to 25 lbs. constantly.
• Grasping/Gripping: Must possess sufficient physical strength and power grasp to properly secure straps when securing special equipment and/or students. Grasp/Grip must have sufficient strength to maintain control of steering a commercial vehicle (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations 391).
• Pushing/Pulling: Up to 150-175 lbs., transitioning students in wheelchairs on/off the bus.
• Lifting: Up to 150 lbs. occasionally; 50-60 lbs. frequently; or up to 10-25 lbs. constantly.
• Carrying: Up to 20-25 lbs., up to 30 minutes a day.
• Physical Demands: Occasional climbing, balancing, lying on back/stomach, and crawling. Frequent standing, pushing, pulling, bending, twisting, kneeling, stooping, crouching, reaching, handling, repetitive fine motor activities, talking, and hearing. Requires sitting for long periods of time. Walking up to 500 feet at any one occurrence without rest. Constantly climbing steps and curbing.
• Neck Motion: Continuous neck motion and flexion throughout the work shift.
• Vision: Frequent near and far acuity, depth perception, focal length change, color vision, and peripheral vision.
• Hearing/Vision: Constant looking and listening to identify hazards and/or emergency vehicles far enough in advance to react. Hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone.
• Environmental Conditions: Climate-controlled office setting and exposure to outdoor weather temperatures ranging from mild/moderate to extreme cold/heat. Exposure to noise levels ranging from moderate to very loud for occasional to frequent time periods.
• Hazards: Furniture, playground/office equipment, communicable diseases, chemicals (as related to specific assignment), and power/hand-operated equipment and machinery (as related to specific assignment).

Equipment & Supplies

Examples of equipment/supplies used to perform tasks:

• Elko County School District-issued buses
• First aid kit
• Body fluid kit
• Fire extinguisher
• Emergency triangles
• Tire iron
• Car seats
• Safety vests
• Wheelchairs
• Wheelchair lift
• Oxygen tanks
• Backpacks
• Securement straps
• Seatbelt
• Two-way radios