BUS DRIVER

Position Summary

Transport students to and from schools and to recreational activities or field trips. May assist passengers in boarding or exiting.

Our philosophy is built on the principles of integrity, fairness, collaboration, communication, and recognition for performance excellence. Meeting all performance standards leads to attracting and retaining a qualified workforce, provides opportunities for qualified team members, and contributes towards the ongoing success of the Pueblo of Sandia today and in the future.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Drives bus safely to transport pupils over specified routes.
2. Performs pre and post trip inspections.
3. Attends required trainings.
4. Maintains order among pupils during trip.
5. Produces required documents in reporting issues or incidents.
6. Complies with local traffic regulations.
7. Reports delays or accidents.

8. Regulates heating, lighting, and ventilating systems for passenger comfort.

9. Helps passengers, including those with disabilities, get into and out of the vehicle.

10. Obeys traffic laws and Tribal Council regulations.

11. Inspects bus and checks gas, oil, and water levels.

12. Cleans bus after each route.

13. Punctual and regular attendance is an essential responsibility for all team members and are expected to

report to work based upon the assigned scheduled each day in accordance with the Attendance Policy for

Pueblo Sandia.

Additional Responsibilities

1. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
2. Supports a single function and holds a position that does not supervise people but provides guidance to lower-level Team Members as needed. Performs all duties with professionalism, courtesy and respect with all internal/external contacts.
3. Functions as an advisor to management due to the complexity of the level of work performed.
4. May hold current licenses, certifications, specialized education, and possess stipulated technical expertise as required.
5. Demonstrates advanced knowledge in all aspects of the specialized function.
6. Critical thinking and the ability to analyze issues, identify solutions, and implement them effectively.

Key Performance Indicators

This position has Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) identified as a measurement of success. KPI’s will be shared with all team members who work in this job title and feedback will be provided regarding the successful completion of the KPI’s as part of the performance review process.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Knowledge of New Mexico State Motor Vehicle Code and Education Code applicable to the operation of vehicles transporting students.
2. Knowledge of operational characteristics of school transportation vehicle.
3. Knowledge of policies and procedures governing the reporting of vehicle accidents and incidents.
4. Knowledge of principles and practices of first aid and CPR.
5. Knowledge of methods and techniques of basic vehicle preventative maintenance.
6. Knowledge of methods and techniques of enforcing safety regulations on a school transportation vehicle.
7. Knowledge of principles and procedures of record keeping.
8. Knowledge of safe driving practices as they relate to school transportation.
9. Ability to meet schedules and deadlines.
10. Ability to work independently with minimal direction.
11. Ability to maintain confidentiality of privileged information in the course of work.
12. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
13. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Education and Experience

Required:

1. High School Diploma, GED certification or equivalent.

Note: Relevant wok experience or education may be subsumptive to satisfy the education or work experience requirement.

License/Certifications/Registrations

1. Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted (CDL) NM Commercial Driver’s License B with Passenger (P) and School Bus Endorsement (S).
2. Must successfully complete other training within 30 days to six (6) months (depending on training required) of hire date such as: CPR, First Aide, Blood borne pathogens, health and safety training.
3. Must be able to successfully pass a stringent background investigation.
4. Will require a pre-employment and random drug screening.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

The following selected physical activities are required to perform the essential functions of this position

Physical Requirement

Description

Balancing

Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling and walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. This factor is important