Car Driver (No CDL Required))
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CAR DRIVERGENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:The position is responsible for operating and transporting school-aged children and other authorized personnel safely and efficiently to and from schools and special events. Routes may include daily extended travel with additional compensation.ESSENTIAL TASKS(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)• Conduct a daily pre-trip safety inspection of the vehicle prior to transporting children according to state mandated guidelines.• Report operating and equipment deficiencies.• Report unsafe bus conditions.• Complete required forms and reports in an accurate and timely manner.• Obey all traffic laws and observe mandatory safety regulations for vehicle operations; adhere and comply with safety rules, motoring regulations and laws.• Maintain assigned schedule and discharges students only at authorized stops.• Transport only authorized students.• Load vehicle according to established procedures.• Follow designated route schedule.• Ensure passenger safety; maintains discipline in car.• Notify proper authorities in case of vehicle breakdown or deviation in schedule.• Report all accidents immediately, requesting police or ambulance service as needed; complete required accident reportsKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIESPossess a good knowledge of the procedures and federal/state laws governing the safe operation of a vehicle, prior to the completion of the school division's training program. General knowledge of the problems involved in operating a vehicle; general knowledge of the geography of the city and the location of streets; skill in the safe operation of a vehicle; ability to operate the vehicle safely over an assigned route according to a definite time schedule which may require driving during pre-daylight and dusk periods; ability to detect malfunctioning equipment; ability to assist children using patience and understanding; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school officials, parents, associates and students.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:High School Diploma (A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.)PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Physical dexterity, coordination, mobility and visual acuity to safely operate a school bus; some, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, handling, pushing, and pulling. Must have the ability to drag 80 lbs and lift up to 50 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:Possession of a valid Virginia Driver's LicenseCompletion of the Bus Driver Training Program offered by the school system.Have a yearly physical examination as required by the Code of Virginia and regulations of the Board of EducationCurrent TB testBackground Check