AMHERST Bus Driver/Maintainer JOB DESCRIPTION We are currently seeking
highly qualified candidates for the position of Bus Driver /
Maintenance. This position reports to the Transportation Coordinator.
The Bus Driver/Maintainer will work forty hours per week between the
hours of 7:00 am and 3:30 pm, with frequent overtime. The work includes
driving gasoline, diesel or electric powered vehicles including but not
limited to pick-up trucks, automobiles, vans and buses for up to 80
passengers including driver. The Bus Driver/Maintainer is responsible
for the safe operation of the vehicle at all times, safe delivery of all
students to their authorized stops and notifying their supervisor of any
problems with their vehicle. The Bus Driver/Maintainer also performs
other labor and maintenance work as needed when not driving. This
position is subject to random drug screening. Duties and
Responsibilities: - Obeys all traffic laws. - Observes all mandatory
safety regulations for school vehicles. - Transports only authorized
students and staff. - Maintains discipline when students are on
vehicle. - Discharges students only at authorized stops. - Reports
undisciplined students to the proper authority. - Keeps to assigned
schedule. - Notifies the proper authority in the case of mechanical
failure or lateness. - Keeps assigned vehicle clean. - Checks vehicle
before each operation for mechanical defects. - Keeps daily vehicle
inspection forms. - Exercises responsible leadership when on
out-of-district school trips. - Enforces regulations on assigned
vehicles. - Reports all accidents and completes required reports. -
Responsible to check and add fluids, fuel and air. - Performs other
related assignments as needed by management - Works in Maintenance when
not driving and does all assigned duties, such assisting with Grounds,
Carpentry, Painting, Moving, Repairing, and other trades as required by
the Facilities Director or designee. Required Qualifications: - Valid
Massachusetts drivers\' license. - Current Commercial Driver\'s License
(CDL) with Passenger (P), School Bus (S), and Air Brakes Endorsements -
Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) School Bus Driver
Certificate - Meets minimum commercial driver\'s license medical
standards - Good driving record, knowledge of roads and surrounding
towns. - Skill and knowledge to operate vehicles over a variety of roads
for extended periods under varying climatic conditions - Acceptable CORI
(Criminal Back Ground Check) - Acceptable National Criminal Back Ground
Check (commonly referred to as a finger print check). - Effective
written and oral communication skills - Knowledge and skills to make a
significant contribution to the child transportation team through
observation, communication skills, intervention skills, procedural
expertise and documentation regarding safe transportation - Knowledge
and skills to work with special needs students Preferred Skills: - Trade
skills desirable - Knowledge of and experience with equipment and
materials used in facilities maintenance trades - Direct experience with
building and grounds maintenance Equal Opportunity Employer The Amherst
Public, Amherst-Pelham Regional and Pelham Public School Districts
prohibits discrimination against employees, and applicants for
employment on the bases of race, color, national origin, age,
disability, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal, genetic
information and where applicable, political beliefs, marital status,
familial or parental status, sexual orientation, or all or part of an
individual\'s income is derived from any public assistance program, or
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