The Benedictine Schools of Richmond seeks a part-time Bus Driver. The position is responsible for driving students on field trips and to sporting practices and events.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
• A commitment to maintaining the property and vehicles of the school at a high level.
• A thorough understanding of, and commitment to, safety protocols both on the campus and in our vehicles.
• A proven, spotless commercial driving record.
Duties:
• The Bus Driver transports students to and from designated activities; ensures vehicle is in safe operating condition; and ensures safety of students during transport, loading and unloading from buses.
• The Bus Driver will be asked to support occasional field trips during the school day to local sites, and transportation of athletic teams after school and on weekends.
Essential Functions:
• Transports passengers over scheduled routes to and from school and/or field trips in a safe and timely manner.
• Monitors students and other passengers during transit to maintain safety and follow district policy.
• Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections (e.g. fluid levels, tire pressure, exterior condition, mirrors, etc.) to ensure the safe operating condition of the vehicle and comply with mandated guidelines.
• Advises students and other passengers of appropriate behavior to reinforce regulations and maintain passenger safety.
• Assesses incidents, complaints, accidents and/or potential emergency situations (e.g. road hazards, medical emergencies, accidents, etc.) and resolves and/or recommends a resolution to the situation.
• Assists students and other passengers in safe loading and unloading from buses during both emergency situations and normal transport.
• Prepares documents and reports (e.g. incident/accident reports, inspections records, passenger misconduct, student counts, etc.) as needed.
• Reports observations and/or incidents (e.g. discipline, inappropriate social behavior, etc.) to appropriate personnel.
• Responds to inquiries (e.g. students, parents, other school personnel, etc.) to provide information and/or direction.
• Cleans assigned vehicles, both interior and exterior to ensure safety, appearance, and sanitation of vehicle.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
Required Qualifications:
• Valid Commercial Driver's License with any necessary endorsements
• Commercial driving experience with good driving history
• High school diploma (or equivalent)
To apply please submit a cover letter and a completed application to Jaime Harmeyer at jharmeyer@benedictineschools.org
Our application can be found on our website at: http://www.benedictinecollegeprep.org/about-bcp/employment