Driver

Driver

Reporting to the Transportation Manager, the Driver safely drives school buses and other commercial vehicles to transport students to and from school and school-related activities.

Job Description :

• Provides transportation services for the University as assigned; and drives all University-owned vehicles including commercial vehicles in a safe and courteous manner.
• Adheres to U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) related to hours of services, pre- and post-inspection of commercial vehicles, licensure and safety; and completes University and federally required documents for compliance.
• Exhibits defensive driving habits and observes speed limits.
• Acknowledges proper procedures for boarding and unloading school students and other passengers, operating wheelchair lifts, securing child safety seat installation and emergency evacuation of students and passengers; and trains students on school bus proper evacuation procedures.
• Understands the department's motor vehicle accident procedures and institutes the same should an accident occur; and practices proper decorum at the scene of an accident.
• Maintains the exterior cleanliness of assigned school bus; assures interior of bus is cleaned at the conclusion of a field or charter trip; and refuels vehicles according to established procedures.
• Attends all safety training programs presented for Drivers.
• Communicates and fosters a positive relationship with students, parents, teachers, and staff.
• Wears the uniform and garments issued by the Transportation Department at all times while on duty.
• Assists Bus Monitor with developing written reports and in developing school runs and directions.
• Drives for charter trips related to athletic competitions and drives shuttle buses and performs any driving tasks as required or assigned.
• Performs bus inspection at the conclusion of school run, school related activity or shuttle to make certain no students or passengers remain on the bus and to collect personal items left on the bus.
• Establishes and maintains a positive and supportive working relationship with co-workers and supervisors.
• Demonstrates a genuine commitment to belonging in the workplace and participates in activities and workshops to foster continuous learning.
• Serves as a mandatory reporter under Title IX; and commits to completing Title IX training and other compliance requirements on an annual basis.
• Prioritizes safety in the workplace as a collective responsibility for the well-being of employees and fosters a culture of safety that is integral to our success, including strict adherence to safety procedures and protocols, as well as promptly reporting any safety hazards or incidents.
• Performs related and other duties as needed.

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