Delivery Driver

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Overview

Job Title: Trip Driver - Location: Elsc - Transportation - Classification: School Bus Driver - Compensation: In accordance with work agreement - Transportation Overview: To transport students for athletic trips and field trips while managing appropriate student behavior. - Safety Sensitive Position: Employee will be enrolled in a random pool of employees performing similar job functions. Subject to computer-generated random selections for alcohol and/or drug testing, subject to reasonable suspicion alcohol and/or drug testing. - Essential Duties: - Responsibilities: - Physical Demands: - Requirements: - Preferred Qualifications: - Additional Information: The Cedar Rapids Community School District is an equal opportunity employer. The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability. Federal law obligates an employer to provide reasonable accommodation(s) for the known disabilities of applicants, unless doing so would pose an undue hardship on the employer. If you or someone you know requires accommodation in the hiring process, contact the Human Resources Department at 319-558-2747.
• Safely transport students to and from activities
• Effectively and appropriately manage student behaviors
• Maintain a cooperative attitude and build rapport with students, peers, supervisors, parents, school personnel, and the community
• Use effective and professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Present self in a professional manner including attire and being alert and attentive
• Successfully complete all required trainings, meetings, classes, and professional development
• Work together as a team to keep interior and exterior of vehicle clean, safe, and presentable
• Quickly and safely evacuate vehicle in case of an emergency
• Maintain current knowledge of all student requirements, such as medical protocols, IEPs, etc., and respond appropriately to events by following written protocols
• While students are exiting, check vehicle for remaining/lost students, items, etc.
• Properly secure students in required safety equipment and restraints (i.e. wheelchairs, harnesses, etc.)
• Safely assist non-ambulatory students into and out of the vehicle
• Accurately complete reports and paperwork in a timely manner, including vehicle maintenance requests, student behavior referrals, timecards, directions, etc.
• Abide by federal law, state law, and district policies, procedures, and expectations
• Physical demands:
• Sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods of time
• Ascending and descending approximately 14” steps regularly
• Entering and exiting vehicles regularly
• Descend from back door of vehicle in emergencies onto uncertain surfaces
• Repeatedly lifting and carrying students or objects weighing up to 75 pounds for 100 or more feet
• Repeatedly pushing and pulling wheelchairs/objects weighing up to 75 pounds for 100 or more feet
• Continuous use of hands, fingers, and wrists repetitively
• Using both hands and legs simultaneously
• Repeated stooping, bending, and kneeling
• Occasional pushing, pulling, and maintaining balance
• Reach over head to approximately 72” height to open wheelchair lift door and operate lift mechanism
• Verbal, auditory, and written capabilities to effectively communicate in an articulate manner
• Accurate depth perception
• Clarity of vision at varying distances to see small details
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Valid Class B CDL license with school bus and passenger endorsements
• Obtain and maintain a valid DOT physical and valid medical certificate, per FMCSA requirements
• Pass pre-employment and all subsequent agility tests, driving history checks, pass pre-employment and periodic background history checks, pass a pre-employment substance abuse screening
• Pass all random alcohol and/or drug tests, pass all reasonable suspicion alcohol and/or drug tests
• Register and maintain an account with the FMCSA clearinghouse
• Professional driving experience preferred, but not required