Mini Bus Driver

Summary

Supervise and transport children by driving a mini bus to and from school.  Provides door-to-door service for morning and afternoon routes at assigned site.

Duties

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Performing the duties requires the employee to stand, walk, and walk up and down stairs on a regular basis.  Vision and hearing requirements for this position include close vision and the ability to care for children during route using sight and sound.  During the performance of his/her duties, the driver will regularly lift up between 25-50 pounds.
• Meet the physical/medical standards for school bus endorsement.

Work Environment:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The employee works regularly in an early childcare/education environment where the noise level is moderate to loud.

Requirements

• Must have a valid Wisconsin Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) (with appropriate endorsements) and at least three years’ experience driving a motor vehicle; CDL required.  Must have a good driving record and be insurable. 
• Must possess and maintain a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with school bus (S) and passenger endorsements (P). 
• Must be attentive to vehicle safety, have cooperative attitude and be familiar with office procedures.
• Ability to remain focused when driving and not easily distracted.
• Ability to work with small children.
• Ability to complete driver report and other transportation reports. 
• CPR and first aid certification required (prior to start).
• Driver must successfully pass Department of Transportation (DOT) physical, pre-employment drug test, background check; also meet the Department of Transportation requirements.