Fluvanna County Public Schools seek to hire Bus Drivers to fill immediate vacancies.
Training is provided to qualified applicants. Apply today!
Questions regarding this position can be directed to the Transportation Department at phone: 434-589-4342.
Reports to: Transportation Supervisor
Location: Fluvanna County Public Schools Operations Center
Contract Length: 10 month Position
Salary Range: Bus Driver Salary Scale, Commensurate with Experience https://www.fluco.org/o/fcs/page/salary-scales
SUMMARY
To transport students safely, efficiently and economically to and from school on a daily basis and to extracurricular events on a non-regular basis. Transport students to and from school following state and local regulations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Conducts pre-trip inspection of school bus prior to every trip for defects.
- Uses established routes and designated bus stops.
- Operates bus on approved time schedule.
- Conducts emergency evaluation drills in keeping with division regulations.
- Instructs riders regarding being responsible passengers.
- Reports bus accidents and student injuries to authorities.
- Drives safely with students as the first priority.
- Performs bus housekeeping duties inside and out.
- Demonstrates knowledge of rules and regulations, promulgated by local, state and federal authorities.
- Demonstrates the ability to deal with exuberant behavioral characteristics of youthful riders.
- Administers disciplinary procedures in keeping with school board policies and administrative regulations.
- Complies with the appropriate dress code.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Valid Virginia Driver's License (Required);
- GED or High School Diploma (Required);
• Hold or obtain a Virginia Commercial Driver’s License with required endorsements (training provided);
• Ability to communicate with administration, staff, and the public in a professional manner;
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations applicable to transportation of students.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to operate radio communication when necessary and ability to operate all vehicle types used in transporting students.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Valid Virginia Driver’s license.
High school diploma or GED equivalency.
Meet school bus driver certification requirements (minimum hours of instruction and satisfactorily pass knowledge examination)
Meet state requirements for appropriate licensing.
Meet State physical examination requirements.
Meet local or State standards for driving test.
Meet local or State standards for driver record check.
Successfully completed the National Red Cross First Aid Course.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here 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 regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 exposed to fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
10 month contract. Terms may vary based on the needs of the schools and division.
EVALUATION
Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with school board policy and administrative regulations on evaluation of personnel.