Part-time Bus Driver

The Bus Driver is responsible for the operations of varies types of buses that will transport students and other passengers to and from designated locations. Drivers typically work without direct supervision and are fully responsible for the safety of their passengers.

Required Qualifications/Skills:

High school diploma or GED

Must have and maintain a valid CDL B/passenger license and school bus driver certification is required

Minimum of 6 years general driving experience preferred

Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures

Ability to present information both verbally and in writing in a professional manner

Understand written instruction and complete appropriate documentation as needed

Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures including Lock Out/Tag Out

Wear/use PPE at all times

Skill in the use of computers, preferably in a PC, Windows-based operating environment

Work in a cooperative manner with management, co-workers, internal/external customers and vendors

Ability to pass a background check, have a valid U.S Driver's License and a good driving record

Ability to pass a drug screen if applicable

May require a pre-employment physical

Supervision Exercised:
None
Training Requirements:
Iowa Western Community College provides all training required by OSHA to ensure employee safety
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
A valid CDL B/passenger license and school bus driver certification is required

Working Conditions:

Exposure to driving a school bus during adverse weather and traffic conditions, extreme temperatures, vehicle exhaust, odors, poor ventilation, and intense noise

Exposure to abusive or uncooperative individuals

Exposure to working around and with machinery having moving parts

Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions

Work involves almost constant exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, toxic chemicals, biohazardous materials, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, and/or loud noises

Work is frequently done in outdoor weather conditions; rain, snow, sun, wind and other forms of weather

Cognitive Requirements: (as presently performed to accomplish essential functions)
˜’Reading, Writing, Calculating
˜’Social Interaction Skills
˜’Reasoning/Analysis
˜’Works with Minimal Supervision

Physical Demands of Essential Functions:

Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions

Extensive physical activity: Requires strenuous physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects over 50 pounds

Operation of Class B motor vehicle requiring frequent upper body movement; repetitive use of arms, hands, and fingers to include grasping both firm and light; primarily right side to operate door opener

Seeing to drive and to observe work performed

Hearing and speaking to communicate with students, parents, and other staff

Frequent reaching to clean windshields, adjust mirrors, and open/close windows

Frequent bending, stooping, twisting, turning, reaching, carrying, pulling, pushing, climbing (bus steps) and extensive sitting

Continual lifting and carrying of 0 20 lbs. Floor to chest and overhead

Frequent lifting and carrying of 20 to 80 pounds. Floor to chest and overhead

Occasional lifting, carrying and pushing of up to 180 pounds in emergency situations to drag or lift injured students to evacuate bus
Other physical requirements (note):

The employee frequently is required to sit for extended periods of time and use hands to operate bus equipment and use hands to operate a computer keyboard, telephone and basic office equipment.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with internal and external customers, listen to and respond accurate information and directions. (hear), and observe, assess, identify, detect

Ability to drive company owned or personal vehicle and operate lifts and machinery.

Must be able to move objects, and use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue

Constant movement and use of limbs; this position requires good manual dexterity, coordination and stamina

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