Commission Canada Post Delivery Driver Jobs in Rome, GA

BUS DRIVER (ROUTE DRIVER)
 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Standard high school diploma or satisfactory completion of any GED Testing Program required. Candidates must be a minimum of 21 years of age, possess a valid Georgia CDL with PS endorsement, and must have a good driving record for a minimum of the past three years. Experience is preferred, but not mandatory. Must have a pre- employment and annual physical exam by a licensed doctor of the district's choice. No addiction to alcohol or narcotic drugs. Drivers must submit to random drug testing and mandatory post-accident drug testing. A criminal background check is required.

GOAL:

Transport students to and from assigned education centers or designation. Controls passenger's behavior and maintains safe operation of the assigned bus.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Contacts dispatch as prescribed before and after route.
• Communicates with the department and schools effectively.
• Maintains a positive attitude toward the job, fellow workers, school staff, students, and parents.
• Drives designated route according to stop schedule and transports students to and from school or trip designations.
• Performs pre and post trip inspections of the bus as required. Returns paperwork and keys promptly.
• Fuels the bus as needed for the next route.
• Performs necessary average lifting up to 50 pounds and can assist in bus evacuations.
• Submits all reports and time sheets in a timely manner.
• Delivers bus to Fleet Mechanic as directed for scheduled maintenance.
• Reports any damage on the interior or exterior to the Fleet Mechanic using appropriate documentation.
• Follows work scheduling and attendance requirements in a regular, predictable and punctual manner.
• Operates the bus without receiving a traffic violation or warning citation form state or local enforcement. Any such incidents are reported in a timely manner.
• Operates the bus without any preventable accidents.
• Maintains external and internal cleanliness of the bus as required for safe and comfortable operation.
• Monitors/operates communication devices for essential and emergency transmissions only.
• Conducts emergency drills as required.
• Reports delays, accidents, and unusual situations to the Director of Facilities and Operations.
• Maintains student discipline on the bus and refers serious infractions to the appropriate administrator using the Bus Referral Discipline Form.
• Establishes, maintains, and utilizes seating assignments as prescribed.
• Collects, maintains, and periodically updates emergency information and is aware of student's medical needs reported by the parent/guardian.
• Presents a professional appearance.
• Has the ability to drive any make or model of bus in the fleet.
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information and materials; adheres to the chain of command.
• Follows federal and state laws, as well as Board policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Special Education Bus Drivers

• Operates wheelchair lift and secures door on lift during transport.
• Performs necessary tie downs for wheelchairs and seat security devices for students.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Job descriptions are designed and intended only to summarize the essential duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and requirements for the purpose of clarifying the general nature and scope of a position's role as part of the overall organization. Job descriptions do not list all tasks an employee might be expected to perform, and they do not limit the right of the employee (supervisor to assign additional tasks or otherwise to modify duties to be performed - even if seemingly unrelated to the basic job. Every employee has a duty to perform assigned tasks. It should also be noted that the order of duties/responsibilities as listed in the job description is not designed or intended to rank the duties in any order of importance relative to each other. Employee is physically capable of lifting 50 pounds.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

In filling a vacant position, preferred or required credentials regarding education, training, experience, and other bona fide occupational qualifications may be established. The credentials shown in this job description may be interpreted only as the minimum qualifications and criteria may be utilized as needed in the selection process.