26/27 School Year Transportation Lead Driver Assistant

** Minimum salary listed, salary offer will be based on related work experience **.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides daily support to schools and Lead Driver Specialists.  Acts as liaison between drivers, schools and the transportation office. Trains and assists drivers and other transportation staff. Responsible for the safe operation of a school bus. Transports students safely to and from school, and other sites within designated route(s) or as runs assigned. Adheres to time schedules when picking up students and reporting to schools. Stays informed of schedule changes and responds appropriately. Accurately completes and maintains all required reports and documentation. Exhibits professionalism in all aspects of providing transportation services.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Familiarity with transportation planning, scheduling and operations, county geography and office procedures. Strong computer skills. Ability to: communicate clearly and effectively, in writing, in person or using a two-way radio; develop and maintain a positive attitude toward students and employees; develop and maintain favorable working relationships with drivers, maintenance personnel, teachers, students and principals; maintain control of students in a safe and calm manner while operating a vehicle; assist children using patience and understanding; exhibit a positive, professional image as a representative of the school division; demonstrate knowledge of rules and regulations promulgated by local, state and federal authorities; apply common sense understanding to carry out written or oral instructions; detect malfunctioning equipment; demonstrate alertness and good judgment concerning emergencies, disabled vehicles and irregular special requests by parents of riders; to safely operate a hydraulic lift when necessary; administer first aid and CPR when necessary.  Demonstrated ability to operate all vehicle types used in transporting children safely and punctually in all weather conditions, using safe and defensive driving methods; to perform physical tasks such as lifting children; to give and follow instructions, work well under stressful conditions or emergencies and maintain confidentiality.   

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Required: High school diploma or equivalent; Successful completion of Virginia Department of Education’s training to operate a school bus and all Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles written and practical pre-trip and on-road tests to a commercial driver’s license. Ability to operate all vehicle types used in transporting students. Valid Va. 

Preferred: Three years of experience successfully operating a school bus.A comparable amount of training and experience that provides the candidate with the necessary knowledge, skill and abilities to be able to perform the functions of the position, is acceptable in lieu of the diploma.  

LOCATION: Transportation Department

WORK SCHEDULE: 7 hrs. a day, 10 months (182 days)

SALARY SCALE: Bus Driver Salary Scale

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Valid CDL License & Pass Annual Physical Exam

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential job functions. Must have and maintain the physical ability to safely operate the school bus and perform related job functions.  Requires the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact. The driver must be able to perform any required functions such as a vehicle pre-trip inspection, emergency evacuation to include, but not limited to, entering and exiting the school bus. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, and peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus and discern colors. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit, stand, twist, push, use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must be able to smell smoke, fuel, and other odors.  The employee may be required to secure students, lift, carry and/or push moderately heavy students as assigned. Regularly requires the employee to lift and/or move up to 35 lbs., and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs. without assistance. Must be able to pass annual safety testing, annual physical to operate a school bus and meet any requirements as outlined in the Transportation Handbook. 

 WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential job functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may work near moving mechanical parts.  The employee is exposed to various weather conditions to include, but not limited to, wet and/or humid and cold/hot weather conditions. Also, the employee may be exposed to fumes and airborne particles, as well as minor vibration.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.