Bus Driver

Bus Driver Job Description

Key duties include conducting pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections, obey all traffic laws, assisting passengers (including those with disabilities), and maintaining the cleanliness of the bus.

Responsibilities

• Transportation: Safely pick up and drop off passengers at designated locations and times.
• Safety: Enforce safety rules for passengers, assist those needing help getting on and off, and perform pre- and post-trip vehicle safety inspections.
• Scheduling: Follow assigned routes and adhere to strict time schedules.
• Communication: Communicate with dispatchers regarding delays, accidents, or other issues.
• Maintenance: Perform basic vehicle checks (e.g., fluid levels, tires, lights) and report any mechanical problems to the service manager.
• Cleanliness: Keep the bus clean and sanitary.

Qualifications

• A valid driver's license and a commercial driver's permit (CDL) are required to complete ELDT training.
• School Bus and Passenger endorsements
• May require specific certifications, such as an air brake certification.
• Must have a clean driving record.
• Must have good vision, with or without corrective lenses.
• Must be willing to submit to drug and alcohol screening.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Compensation

Regular Route Drivers start at $23,725.98 annually (AM & PM route)

Substitute Route Drivers: $43.50 per Route or $87.00 per day

Activity Trip Drivers:$15.90 per hour (paid 4-hour minimum)

ELDT Training (Required for bus drivers)

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• The cost of the training is paid by the district
• The driver is responsible for the cost of permits and license fees.

It is the goal of the board to develop a healthy social, intellectual, emotional, and physical self-concept in the students enrolled in the school district. Each student attending school will have the opportunity to use its education program and services as a means for self-improvement and individual growth. In so doing, the students are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that assures each student the same educational opportunity.

The Albia Community School District does not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. The belief in equal educational opportunity serves as a guide for the board and employees in making decisions relating to school district facilities, employment, selection of educational materials, equipment, curriculum, and regulations affecting students. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact Joellen Swartz, 222 N. 2nd St. Albia, IA 52531, 641-932-2161 ext. 1301.

Board policies, rules and regulations affect students while they are on school district property or on property within the jurisdiction of the school district; while on school owned and/or operated school or chartered vehicles; while attending or engaged in school activities; and while away from school grounds if misconduct will directly affect the good order, efficient management and welfare of the school district.

The board requires all persons, agencies, vendors, contractors and other persons and organizations doing business with or performing services for the school district to subscribe to all applicable federal and state laws, executive orders, rules and regulations pertaining to contract compliance and equal opportunity.

Inquiries by students regarding compliance with equal educational opportunity and affirmative action laws and policies, including but not limited to complaints of discrimination, are directed to the Affirmative Action Coordinator by writing to the Affirmative Action Coordinator, Joellen Swartz, Albia Community School District, Albia 52531, Iowa; or by telephoning 641-932-2161.

Inquiries by students regarding compliance with equal educational opportunity and affirmative action laws and policies, including but not limited to complaints of discrimination, may also be directed in writing to the Director of the Region VII office of Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, John C. Kluczynski Federal Building, 230 S. Dearborn St., 37th Floor, Chicago, IL, 60604 (312) 730-1560, fax (312) 730-1576 OCR.Chicago@ed.gov, the Iowa Civil Rights Commissioner, 6200 Park Avenue, Suite 100, Des Moines, IA 50321-1270, https://icrc.iowa.gov, (515) 281-4121 or the Iowa Dept. of Education, Grimes State Office Bldg., Des Moines, IA 50319. (515) 281-5294. This inquiry or complaint to the federal or state office may be done instead of, or in addition to, an inquiry or complaint at the local level.