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Job Description


Position: Bus Driver Category: Non-exempt
Title: Part-time Bus Driver Status: Part Time
Reports to: Director of Transportation Classification: Direct Care




Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED
Must be 21 years of age or older
Must maintain a valid CDL class B drivers license with P,S and air brake
endorsements.
Prior experience working with developmental disabilities preferred
Must be able to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing, with
consumers, all levels of staff, professional, family members and other persons in the
community
Must use good judgment in dealing with emergencies that occur during transport



Essential Duties:
Transport consumers according to the assigned routes
Check with supervisor daily for any changes in the route
Fill requirements for maintaining required checklists, prior to and after transporting
all passengers
Keep bus clean and free of litter
Report incidents, accidents and consumer behavior changes to the Director
Driver will check with supervisor as to any program cancellations and or route
changes


Other Duties and Responsibilities:

Perform all other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor



Essential Training Requirements:
Agency Orientation
Overview of Developmental Disabilities
Abuse and Neglect
First Aid/CPR
Medication Administration
Crisis Management Training
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Behavior Management
Person Centered Planning
Safety
Introduction to Human Sexuality
Body Mechanics
Gentle Teaching
Any other trainings deemed necessary to enhance job performance and skills



Working Conditions:

The behavior of the consumers may change dramatically, without obvious cause, which
may at times create hazardous situations.


a. How much on-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities?





Stand
Walk
Sit
Run
Talk or hear
Use hands to finger, handle or feel
Climb
Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
Reach with hands and arms
Smell
- - -Amount of time - - -
Never Sometimes Most of All of
the time the time



b. Does this job require that weight be lifted or force be exerted? If so, how much
and how often?




Up to 10 pounds / Alone With Assistance
Up to 25 pounds / Alone With Assistance
Up to 50 pounds / Alone With Assistance
Up to 100 pounds / Alone With Assistance
More than 100 pounds / Alone With Assistance
- - - Amount of Time - - -
Never Sometimes Most of All of
the time the time
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c. Does this job have any special vision requirements? Check all that apply.

Close Vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
Distance Vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)
Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and
down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point)
Depth Perception (three dimensional vision, ability to judge distances
and spatial relationships)
Ability to Adjust Focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into
sharp focus)
No Special Vision Requirements



d. How much exposure to the following environmental conditions does this job require?





Wet, humid conditions (non-weather)
Work near moving mechanical parts
Work in high, precarious places
Fumes or airborne particles
Toxic or caustic chemicals
Outdoor weather conditions
Extreme cold (non-weather)
Extreme heat (non-weather)
Vibration
- - - Amount of time - - -
Never Sometimes Most of All of
the time the time




e. How much noise is typical for the work environment of this job? Check the
appropriate level below.

Quiet
Moderate Noise
Loud Noise
Very Loud Noise
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Human Resources has reviewed my job description with me and I was given
the opportunity to ask questions. I have received a copy of my job
description. My signature below indicates that I have read, understand and
agree to assume all responsibilities of the job description.



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