This position provides daily school bus transportation for students, taking them to and from school and home, in accordance with school district contract requirements. The role involves safely operating a commercial vehicle while maintaining student control and adhering to all regulations.
Responsibilities
Comply with all applicable federal and state regulations regarding operation of commercial vehicles and school buses
Safely operate a school bus on an assigned route as directed
Demonstrate courtesy and professionalism while on the road
Conduct vehicle inspections as required by DOT and school bus regulations
Report mechanical defects to the appropriate shop staff
Maintain, read and understand route sheets including time changes
Maintain scheduled route to established time and mileage
Immediately notify supervisor of changes/delays
Maintain control of student passengers at all times to insure safe operation of vehicle
Record and report discipline problems through appropriate procedures established by the district
When transporting special needs/exceptional children, manage student care and behavior within guidelines established by state School Bus Driver Manual and individual school district
Report all vehicle and passenger accidents/incidents to your supervisor promptly and comply with company accident response procedures
Report work-related injuries to supervisor and comply with company workers’ compensation procedures
Maintain confidentiality of student medical and personal information
Maintain valid driver’s license, physical exam certification and school bus endorsement and share with supervisor
Complete required paperwork accurately and in a timely manner
Comply with company procedures regarding vehicle keys, lock boxes, and video cameras
Attend in-service training and safety meetings as required by federal and state regulations and by the Company
Complete school bus recertification requirements in a timely manner
Keep vehicle clean and orderly on a daily basis
Fuel bus in accordance with terminal standards
Operate vehicle communication systems within guidelines of company policies
Report all personal motor vehicle violations to supervisor as required by DOT regulations
Other work-related duties as assigned
Requirements
Must be the required state age and possess a valid commercial driver’s license with a valid school bus endorsement
Must meet physical qualifications for school bus physical with or without state approved waivers
Must have a satisfactory motor vehicle record, criminal history record and child abuse history record
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Ability to safely operate large commercial vehicles
Ability to read English and understand traffic signs and signals, road maps, and route schedules
Must successfully complete skills and classroom recertification training as required
Ability to effectively manage student behavior in a non-confrontational manner
Ability to manage vehicle and student emergencies in calm, appropriate manner
A high-school degree or equivalent
Sitting for 4-6 hours per day
Vision adequate for reading traffic signals and signs, maps and schedules
Hearing adequate for general traffic conditions, traffic signals, emergency vehicles and monitoring and using vehicle communication equipment
Repetitive use of hands, arms and legs for operating vehicle controls
Range of motion adequate for safe operation of commercial vehicles
Ability to climb steps of bus and sufficient mobility to access vehicle emergency exits
Ability to reach overhead and to shoulder height and to push/pull to clear vehicle of ice and snow
Ability to bend and stoop to conduct vehicle inspections and to properly secure wheelchairs
Ability to push and pull with up to 40 lbs. of force, or meet state requirements
Range of motion and sufficient mobility to safely evacuate passengers, including but not limited to accessing emergency exits via the isle of the vehicle
Benefits
Paid CDL training - earn while you learn
Dental & Vision plans
Flexible Spending Account
Employee Assistance Programs
Teladoc - Telemedicine Services
401K + Match
Access to additional benefit and wellness programs
Important Details
Direct Reports: None
Extra Sections
Safety Sensitive Status
This job is considered Safety-Sensitive, and incumbents are subject to random substance, drug, and alcohol testing
About the Company
Krapf Group provides passenger transportation and is serious about service and safety. It is one of the largest private, family-owned school bus contractors in the U.S., also operating transit, paratransit and charter lines of business. Founded in 1942 with two employees, Krapf has grown to thousands of employees in multiple states. Krapf Corporate Headquarters is located in West Chester, Pennsylvania.
Krapf Group is a family-owned and operated transportation business established in 1942, by George Krapf, Jr., to provide pupil transportation for the local municipalities.
