Bus Driver - Part-time

Bus Driver - Part-time - 25-26 School Year

The North Penn School District seeks to develop a community that values and adapts to diversity. We strive to acknowledge, respect, understand, and celebrate the dynamics of racial and cultural differences.

The district is looking for a Bus Driver - Part-Time to provide safe and efficient transportation for students on routes as directed. The schedule is 180 days per year, with varying hours per day and week depending on the route.

Summary: The successful candidate will operate a school bus in compliance with all Federal and State DOT requirements, maintain student order and discipline, and perform pre and post trip vehicle inspections.

Essential Functions:

• Operate a school bus in compliance with all Federal and State DOT requirements
• Maintain student order and discipline in accordance with departmental and district guidelines and policies
• Perform all pre and post trip vehicle inspections
• Follow routes as directed by the Department Router and Fleet Manager
• Maintain a route book in a complete and legible fashion
• Complete monthly mileage logs with accuracy
• Clean the bus daily, including floors, seats, and windows
• Communicate in a timely and accurate fashion to the garage staff all necessary vehicle repairs
• Attend all in-service training meetings as required by the district and/or department
• Maintain professional interactions with all stakeholders
• Communicate with school staff via “Conduct Report” on any student behavioral issues
• Assign student seating as directed by the School Principal, Coordinator of Transportation, or at discretion if appropriate
• Accurately document worked time via time clock and/or time sheets
• Submit to Drug/Alcohol testing as required by Federal and State DOT
• Abide by all district and departmental policies and regulations as written
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor

Education And/or Certification

Required:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Experience Needed:

• Pennsylvania CDL Driver’s license preferred, Class B with School Bus and Air Brake endorsement preferred (Will train the right candidate)
• Personal driving history accident/violation free for minimum previous three years
• No record of DUI or felony while operating a motor vehicle at any time
• Criminal record free of convictions as set forth in PA Act 34 or Act 151
• Able to pass annual school bus driver’s physical as set forth in the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Code
• Physically able to render aid to students in the event of an accident or emergency
• Must be able to read and speak English

Requisite

Skills:

• Physically able to render aid to students in the event of an accident or emergency

ADA Compliance: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions of this position.

Physical Requirements: The incumbent should be able to exert up to 10 lbs of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or move objects.

The district is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.