POSITION SUMMARY:
The Non-CDL
Driver will operate a passenger van/approved vehicle safely in transporting
students and authorized personnel to and from schools/centers. Employees in this class are responsible for
following an assigned route and schedule in the safe operation of a passenger
van/approved vehicle. General
supervision and training is received from the Lot Foreman, Assistant Foreman,
and /or Driver Trainer. Employees in
this class are prohibited from operating vehicles that require possession of a
valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL).
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Operates
a vehicle over an assigned route in transporting students to and from
schools/centers;
Maintains
order among students aboard and reports cases of misbehavior to school and
staff officials through proper procedures;
Inspects
vehicle and checks gas, oil, water and all lights, brakes, and safety equipment
before driving; maintains cleanliness of vehicle (both inside and out);
Prepares
reports of accidents and incidents, which occur;
Attends
safety meetings and other meetings as necessary;
Prepares
manifest reports as requested;
Keeps an
up-to-date route sheet in the vehicle at all times;
Keeps
required handbooks in the vehicle at all times;
Serves as
a Transportation Attendant as needed; and
Performs
other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Good
knowledge of driving safety and courtesy;
Good
knowledge of the operation of automobiles and passenger vans;
Good
knowledge of the local streets and road system;
Good knowledge of state regulations and laws pertaining to the operation of
vehicles;
Good
knowledge of motor vehicle laws and regulations of the State Board of
Education;
Some
knowledge of first aid;
Ability
to deal patiently and effectively with students;
Ability
to understand and carry out oral and written instructions; and
Ability
to communicate effectively with Transportation department staff, school
administrators, community members, students, and appropriate PGCPS staff.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Individuals
transporting students must have at least three (3) years of driving experience
and have attained the minimum age of twenty-one (21) years.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Possession
of a valid Driver’s License (non-CDL accepted);
with no more than two (2) current points.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
No direct supervisory responsibilities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, see, and drive. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, lift, pull, push, grasp, climb, balance, and conduct repetitive wrist and/or hand movements. Employee must have the ability to sit in the bus driver seat, reach the steering wheel and grasp with both hands, reach the pedals, and wear a seat belt properly. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs. and/or 100 lbs. when operating a wheelchair lift and assisting a special-needs student.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Drug and alcohol screenings will be required.