MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Transports students to and from off-center appointments.
• Checks the condition of a vehicle's tires, brakes, windshield wipers, lights, oil, fuel, water, and safety equipment to ensure that everything is in working order.
• Reports any bus malfunctions or needed repairs.
• Complies with traffic regulations.
• Prepares and submits reports that may include the number of passengers or trips, hours worked, mileage, and/or fuel consumption.
• Ensures the physical security of buildings and property.
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:
• Working knowledge of basic vehicle operation
• Demonstrated knowledge of vehicle safety practices, inspection and maintenance
• Knowledge of traffic and highway safety rules and regulations
• Strong attention to detail
• Good decision making skills
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written; ability to relate to students
• Proficient in the use of computer software such as MSWord, Excel and Outlook, etc.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
• High school graduate or equivalent.
EXPERIENCE:
• One year experience in driving passenger vehicles.
OTHER:
• Must possess or obtain a valid Commercial Driver's license with an acceptable driving record
ADA REQUIREMENTS:
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose an undue hardship on the company.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term "qualified individual with a disability" means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the position.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:
• Reading, writing and communicating fluently in English
• Hearing and speaking to express ideas and/or exchange information in person or over the telephone
• Seeing to read road maps, road signs, labels, posters, documents, PC screens, etc.
• Sitting, standing, moving about or walking for occasional or frequent periods of time
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment
• Kneeling, bending at the waist, stooping and reaching overhead
• Retrieving and storing files and supplies; occasionally carrying and/or lifting light objects
WORKING CONDITIONS:
• Campus and general office setting
• Indoor and outdoor environment
• May be subject to irregular work schedules
• Driving a vehicle (bus, van, auto) in variable traffic and weather conditions
• Patrols assigned areas and remain alert for disturbances, safety hazards, traffic violators, suspicious acts and/or persons, and other unusual conditions.
• Enforces all authorized laws, rules and regulations.
• Performs building security and safety checks.
• Assists staff in quelling disturbances.
• Receives complaints and makes appropriate preliminary investigations.
• Ensures the physical security of buildings and property.
• Performs parking and traffic control duties.
• Enforces center pass policy.
• Provides escort service as directed.