School Bus Driver - CDL Class B Job at Westover Job Corps Center, Chicopee, MA

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  • Westover Job Corps Center
  • Chicopee, MA

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY OF POSITION FUNCTION:

Responsible for the safety and security of the students, staff and facilities.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Transports students to and from off-center appointments.
  • Checks the condition of a vehicle's tires, brakes, windshield wipers, lights, oil, fuel, water, and safety equipment to ensure that everything is in working order.
  • Reports any bus malfunctions or needed repairs.
  • Complies with traffic regulations.
  • Prepares and submits reports that may include the number of passengers or trips, hours worked, mileage, and/or fuel consumption.
  • Ensures the physical security of buildings and property.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

  • Working knowledge of basic vehicle operation
  • Demonstrated knowledge of vehicle safety practices, inspection and maintenance
  • Knowledge of traffic and highway safety rules and regulations
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Good decision making skills
  • Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions
  • Effective communication skills, both verbal and written; ability to relate to students
  • Proficient in the use of computer software such as MSWord, Excel and Outlook, etc.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

  • High school graduate or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE:

  • One year experience in driving passenger vehicles.

OTHER:

  • Must possess or obtain a valid Commercial Driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

ADA REQUIREMENTS:

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose an undue hardship on the company.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term "qualified individual with a disability" means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the position.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES :

  • Reading, writing and communicating fluently in English
  • Hearing and speaking to express ideas and/or exchange information in person or over the telephone
  • Seeing to read road maps, road signs, labels, posters, documents, PC screens, etc.
  • Sitting, standing, moving about or walking for occasional or frequent periods of time
  • Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment
  • Kneeling, bending at the waist, stooping and reaching overhead
  • Retrieving and storing files and supplies; occasionally carrying and/or lifting light objects

WORKING CONDITIONS:

  • Campus and general office setting
  • Indoor and outdoor environment
  • May be subject to irregular work schedules
  • Driving a vehicle (bus, van, auto) in variable traffic and weather conditions
  • Patrols assigned areas and remain alert for disturbances, safety hazards, traffic violators, suspicious acts and/or persons, and other unusual conditions.
  • Enforces all authorized laws, rules and regulations.
  • Performs building security and safety checks.
  • Assists staff in quelling disturbances.
  • Receives complaints and makes appropriate preliminary investigations.
  • Ensures the physical security of buildings and property.
  • Performs parking and traffic control duties.
  • Enforces center pass policy.
  • Provides escort service as directed.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

  • Excellent communication skills; both written and verbal
  • Knowledge of law enforcement procedures
  • Basic knowledge of riot, crowd control procedures and proven ability to appropriately intervene in physical altercations
  • Excellent interpersonal, mediation, and problem solving skills
  • Ability to work with large groups of students, including students with special needs
  • Proficient in the use of computer software such as MSWord, Excel and Outlook, etc.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

  • High School Diploma or GED.

EXPERIENCE:

  • Six months experience in a security or work-related capacity preferred.

OTHER:

  • Must possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
  • Must possess or obtain valid commercial Driver’s License.

ADA REQUIREMENTS:

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose an undue hardship on the company.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term "qualified individual with a disability" means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the position.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES :

  • Reading, writing and communicating fluently in English
  • Hearing and speaking to express ideas and/or exchange information in person or over the telephone
  • Seeing to read labels, posters, documents, PC screens, etc.
  • Sitting, standing, moving about or walking for occasional or frequent periods of time
  • Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, two-way radio and other office equipment
  • Kneeling, bending at the waist, stooping and reaching overhead
  • Retrieving and storing files and supplies; occasionally carrying and/or lifting light objects

WORKING CONDITIONS:

  • Campus and general office setting
  • Indoor and outdoor environment
  • Driving a vehicle (bus, van, auto) occasionally in variable traffic and weather conditions
  • Exposure to possible confrontations and fights

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