Bus Driver

Po s i t i o n S umm a r y :

Bus Driver will report directly to the Transit Operations Supervisor; bus driver operates the assigned school buses for the purpose s of providing transportation between Pueblo villages, t ransport ing students to and from schools, recreational activities or fi eld trips.

Provides regular scheduled pickups and drop offs ; r espond s to special needs requests on an as needed basis.

A ssist passengers in boarding or exiting as needed

T h is li s t of d u ti e s a n d r e s p o n s i b iliti e s i s ill u s t r a t i ve only of t h e t a s ks p e r f o r m e d b y t h is p o s ition and is n ot a l l - i n clu s iv e .

E s s e n t i a l D u t ie s & R es p o n s i bi li t i e s :

• O perat es bus on a set schedule and ensur es passengers are on time.
• Follows procedures to ensure passenger safety.
• Obeys traffic laws and local, state, and federal transit regulations.
• Maintain s and follow s established bus routes (specified pick up and drop off locations) .
• P erform s the Pre-Trip and Post Trip inspection before and after each trip.
• I nspect s the bus for damage, tire inflation and pressure, fuel, and other fluids levels, and cleanliness prior to and after each shift. Keeps w indows and mirrors (inside and out) clean.
• Maintain accurate vehicle maintenance records, inspection records, and passenger logs. Ensures that f loor surfaces are kept free of any obstructions . Inspects seating surfaces .
• Ensures that the vehicle is locked , never unattended and running, and secured at the end of the shi f t.
• Collects a ny items left in the bus and takes items to the lost and found located in the supervisor’s office.
• Participate s in recreational activities and field trips as support staff.
• Other duties as assigned to include transit operation services .

M i n i mu m Q u a l i f i c a t i o ns :

High School diploma or GED; employee must have and maintain or be able to obtain within 90 days of hire, a New Mexico Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) class B with “P” and “S” endorsement and be insurable under the Pueblo’s insurance ; must be able to successfully pa s s a pre-employment drug/alcohol screen and background investigation including a motor vehicle check and be insurable under the Pueblo’s insurance.

K n ow l e dg e , S k i l l s , A b i li t i e s , an d C e r t i f i c a t i o ns :

• Knowledge of New Mexico State Motor Vehicle Code and Education Code applicable

to the operation of vehicles transporting students.

• Knowledge of operational characteristics of school transportation vehicle .
• Knowledge of policies and procedures governing the reporting of vehicle accidents and incidents.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of first aid and CPR.
• Knowledge of methods and techniques of basic vehicle preventative maintenance.
• Knowledge of methods and techniques of enforcing safety regulations on a school

transportation vehicle.

• Knowledge of principles and procedures of record keeping.
• Knowledge of safe driving practices as they relate to school transportation.
• Ability to meet schedules and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of privileged information in the course of work.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

P h y s i c a l D e man d s :

S itti n g , s t a n d i n g , li f ti n g, a n d ca rr yi n g ( u p to 5 0 p o un d s ) , c li m b i n g s t a i r s , r ea chi ng , s q u a ttin g , k n ee li n g , h a v i n g f u ll m o b ility of f i n g e rs/ h a n d s , t a lki n g a n d h ea r i n g , un l e s s A D A a c c o mm o d a tions h a ve b e e n m u t u a lly a g r e e d on a n d d o e s n ot c r ea te a n un d u e h a r d s h ip u p o n the P u e b lo. T h e em p loy e e fr e q u e n tly is r e q u i re d to w a lk and r ea ch w ith h a n d s a n d a rms . T h e em p lo y e e o c c a s io n a lly is r e q u i re d to c li m b or b a l a n c e , s to o p , k n ee l, c r o u ch, o r c r a w l.