MUST OBTAIN SCHOOL CDL; TRAINING PROVIDED
BUS MONITOR QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination equivalent to high school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law; a good physical condition without lifting limits as evidenced by a pre-employment physical.
REPORTS TO:
Director of Transportation
PRIMARY JOB GOAL:
To ride a school bus and assist school bus driver in maintaining discipline while bus is in operation; to operate mechanical lift and other special assisting devices.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of operation of mechanical lift, wheel chairs, seat belts, restraining harness, wheel chair clamping devices, and any other assisting devices; knowledge of safe practices concerning school bus transportation; knowledge of problems and concerns of students with special needs; skills in basic record-keeping techniques; knowledge of applicable sections of the Kentucky Administrative Regulations and other applicable laws; knowledge of health and safety regulations; ability to assist school bus driver in maintaining discipline while bus is in operation assuring safety of students; ability to maintain proper records and documentation; ability to assist students loading and unloading and with seating arrangements as required; ability to understand and relate to children with special needs; ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; ability to lift students according to established guidelines; ability to maintain current knowledge of emergency evacuation procedures; ability to observe health and safety regulations; ability to maintain certification in First Aid and Adult/Child CPR.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Maintains order and discipline among students on the bus following District policies and procedures regarding disciplining of students and contact with school officials, parents, and the public; interacts with parents regarding questions, concerns, and disputes.
-Observes applicable local, state, and federal laws, policies, procedures and guidelines.
-Assists exceptional and pre-kindergarten children on and off the bus and escorts children across street upon pick up and return home; lifts children as required; assures responsible adult meets age appropriate students leaving the bus.
-Operates equipment including wheelchairs, tie-downs, seat belts, harness, mechanical lift, and other adaptive equipment as necessary.
-Assists driver in assuring seat belts, harness, and wheel chair clamps are secured as required.
-Assists parents and school personnel with safe loading and unloading of students; coordinates seating of students; maintains an updated diagram and list of seating assignments.
-Consults with and assists bus driver in documentation of student information, record-keeping, and completing route surveys.
-Attends in-service meetings and training courses as assigned.
-Monitors and assists students while bus is in operation.
-Maintains current knowledge of and assists in Emergency Evacuation procedures.
-Communicates with classroom aides, teachers, principals, and parents concerning student background, medical problems, and behavior as appropriate.
-Utilizes two-way radio for bus-to-bus and bus-to-base communication according to federal and local regulations and procedures.
-Performs related duties and other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Transportation Director and the Superintendent.
BUS DRIVER QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination equivalent to high school diploma or G.E.D. certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law, and five years experience in the operation of a motor vehicle; valid Class B Commercial Drivers License including passenger and air brake endorsement; Kentucky School Bus Driver Certificate; First Aid and Adult/Child CPR certification; a good driving record as evidenced by a five year driving record check; a good physical condition without limitations as evidenced by an annual or more school bus driver/DOT physical; drug and alcohol free in conformance with regulations as evidenced by federally required pre-employment and random drug testing.
REPORTS TO:
Transportation Director
PRIMARY JOB GOAL:
To operate a school bus over designated routes in accordance with time schedules, picking up and discharging students; to provide safe and efficient transportation for district students to and from school, on special events, and on field trips; to perform pre-trip inspections and operator maintenance of vehicle; to assist in the loading and unloading of physically and mentally handicapped students as necessary.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of safe driving practices and provisions of Federal and State Motor Vehicle codes and Kentucky Administrative Regulations applicable to the operation of vehicles transporting students; knowledge of First Aid and CPR practices; interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy; ability to operate a school bus over designated routes in accordance with time schedules, picking up and discharging students; ability to maintain order and discipline among students while driving a school bus; ability to maintain assigned vehicle in a clean and safe operating condition; ability to recognize equipment malfunctions and take appropriate action; ability to learn designated bus routes including stops and traffic hazards; ability to maintain routine records; ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others; ability to meet schedules and time lines; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; ability to learn, apply, and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; ability to observe legal and defensive driving practices; ability to assist in loading and unloading handicapped children as necessary.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Drives a school bus over designated routes in accordance with specified time schedules and in accordance with regulations and laws related to pupil transportation in the State following specified schedules; transports students to and from school, on special events, and on field trips.
-Picks up and discharges students, under varying weather conditions, at established bus stops; reports incidents which affect the safety of students.
-Maintains bus in a safe operating condition through prescribed pre-trip vehicle inspections and driver maintenance; checks and maintains fuel, oil, and water levels; reports mechanical defects and malfunctions to appropriate personnel.
-Maintains order and discipline among students on bus following District policies and procedures regarding disciplining of students and contact with school officials, parents, and the public; interacts with parents regarding questions, concerns, and disputes.
-Performs emergency bus evacuation drills as required by Kentucky Administrative Regulations.
-Transports physically handicapped and mentally handicapped children to and from designated locations; lifts and secures wheel chairs; assists in the loading and unloading of handicapped children as necessary.
-Observes applicable local, State, and Federal laws, policies, procedures, and guidelines.
-Cleans exterior and interior of buses including picking up debris, sweeping and mopping floor, wiping upholstery, and cleaning headlights.
-Maintains records concerning vehicle maintenance, miles driven, number of children transported, and other related matters; prepares student conduct, incident, and accident reports.
-Attends safety and preventive emergency meetings when required.
-Utilizes two-way radio for bus-to-bus and bus-to-base communication according to federal and local regulations and procedures.
-Performs first aid according to established guidelines and procedures.
-Perform related duties and assumes other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Transportation Director and the Superintendent.
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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
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1. Check the frequency and number of hours a day the worker is required to do the following specific types of activities:
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ACTIVITY
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FREQUENCY
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# OF HOURS A DAY
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CONTINUOUS
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INTERMITTENT
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1
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3
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4
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5
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6
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8+
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a. Sitting
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X
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X
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X
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b. Walking
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X
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X
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X
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c. Standing
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X
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X
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X
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d. Bending
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X
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X
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e. Squatting
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X
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X
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f. Climbing
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X
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X
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g. Kneeling
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X
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X
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h. Twisting
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X
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X
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i. Lifting
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X
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LIFTING
__X___ 0-10 lbs. __X___ 11-15 lbs. ___X___ 16-30 lbs. ___X___ Over 31 lbs.
*based on scenario/need
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2a. HAND MANIPULATION REQUIRED? ___X___ Yes (If yes, complete 2a,2b,2c,2d,2e)
_______ No
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2b. Repetitive hand movements? ____X___ Yes ________ No
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2c. Simple Grasping?
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Right Hand
Yes__X___ No_____
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Left Hand
Yes__X___ No_____
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2d. Power Grasping?
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Right Hand
Yes__X___ No_____
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Left Hand
Yes__X___ No_____
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2e. Pushing Pulling?
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Right Hand
Yes__X___ No_____
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Left Hand
Yes__X___ No_____
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2f. Fine Manipulation:
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Right Hand
Yes__X___ No_____
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Left Hand
Yes__X____ No_____
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3. (a) Does the job require worker to reach or work above the shoulder? __X__ Yes _____ No
Frequency? __occasional___
(b) Reaching at or below shoulder level? __X___ Yes _____ No
Frequency? __ occasional ___
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4. Does the job require use of his/her feet to operate foot controls or repetitive movement? _X_ Yes _____ No
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5. Are there special visual or auditory requirements? __X____ Yes _______ No
If yes, please describe (i.e. working with computer terminal): driving / safety of students based on various scenarios
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WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Does the employee work near moving mechanical parts; in high, precarious places; and in outside weather conditions? __X____ Yes ________ No
- Is the employee exposed to fumes or airborne particles? __X___ Yes _______ No
If yes, please specify: bus fumes
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BLOOD/FLUID EXPOSURE RISK: (check the right category)
______ Category I: Tasks involve exposure to blood, fluid, or tissue
___X_ Category II: Usual tasks do not involve exposure to blood, body fluid, or tissues but job may require performing unplanned Category I tasks.
______ Category III: Tasks involve no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. Category I tasks are not a condition of employment.
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