BUS DRIVER at Bassett Unified School District

About the Employer

Our Vision - To be a community that prepares students for individual growth and success in life, college and career. Our Mission - To meet the social, emotional, and academic needs of our student community, so they are ready to succeed and excel in college and life. We will dedicate and preserve available resources to offer equitable, engaging and rigorous learning opportunities. We will maintain safe and supportive learning environments to meet the needs of our entire student population. In this manner, we will prepare future global citizens in an expanding and diverse world of lifelong success. The Human Resource Services team strives for excellence in customer service and a high level of professionalism when interacting with fellow employees and stakeholders. We work in partnership with leadership and their teams, individual employees, and stakeholders to provide programs and services that create a supportive environment. We continue to strive to provide quality HR services to attract, develop, motivate and retain a diverse workforce within our Bassett community.

Job Summary

Job Summary

BASIC FUNCTION & DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS THIS POSITION IS DUAL CERTIFICATION AND IS OPEN TO BOTH INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CANDIDATES Vacancies: 1 Hours: 8 Hours/Day (Monday-Friday 6:00 AM - 8:30 AM, 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM - Split Shift) Months: 9.5 Location: Facilities, Development, and Transportation Eligibility Lists: One list will be created from Open Competitive and Promotional candidates BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of the Director of Facilities, Development, and Transportation and/or an assigned lead, operate a school bus, transport students, and perform daily safety inspection of bus equipment. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: The classification of Bus Driver is distinguished from the Lead Bus Driver classification in that the latter provides training to new and current Bus Drivers, assigns and reviews work, manages overtime rotation schedule, and performs other various lead duties. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Operate a school bus over designated routes in accordance with specified time schedules and in accordance with regulations and laws related to pupil transportation. Maintain order and discipline among students on bus following District policies and procedures regarding discipline of students and contact with school officials, parents and the public; interact with parents regarding questions and concerns. Pick up and discharge students at established bus stops; stop traffic and escort students across streets and roadways as needed to assure student safety; report incidents which affect the safety of students. Maintain the bus in a safe operating condition through prescribed daily vehicle inspections; check and maintain fuel, oil and water levels, brakes, brake lights and doors; report mechanical defects and malfunctions to appropriate personnel. Perform scheduled maintenance on bus and assist other assigned personnel with inspections as needed. Transport students with physical and mental disabilities to

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