School Bus Driver jobs in Ames, IA

Supervisor: Director of Transportation
Contract Length: 180 days
Job Classification: Bus-Driver 
FLSA Status: non-exempt

In the Fort Dodge Community School District, we are professional, high-performing team players focused on delivering the best possible learning experience for each one of our 3700 students. We respect diversity, value integrity, reward competitively, celebrate success and support employee growth and development. We aim to attract, develop and retain the best people as part of our Dodger family. 
 

Job Summary

Safely and reliably transports and assists students and other school district passengers to and from school, educational or sporting events, community-based programs and other special activities.
 

Essential Functions 

• Completes, prior to each trip/route, the required pre-trip/route inspection.  (e.g., keeps the windows, mirrors and all lights clean of dirt, ice, and snow).

• Checks regularly to keep the vehicle full of oil, gas and anti-freeze for its scheduled assignment.

• Operates the bus and related vehicle equipment in a safe, efficient, and legal manner, including radio communications and traffic laws.

• Checks to see all students are remained seated while in route.

• Completes the assigned route/trip on a safe, but timely basis.

• Maintains and enforces all provisions of the District's Bus-Safety Rules for riders.

• Operates wheel chair lift when needed.

• Complete securement of wheel chairs, car seats, seat belts, and other types of safety equipment.

• May assist disabled students with special needs loading and unloading.

• Completes the post-trip/route walk through requirements. (e.g., checks for sleeping children, book bags, instruments or damage to the vehicle).

• Confronts emergency situations in accordance with safety-standard operational procedures.

• When necessary, provides assistance to students who need help in cleaning up body fluids.

• Meets contract obligations regarding attendance and punctuality.

• Establishes and maintains effective communication with the riders.

• Guide and instruct students on posted School Bus Rules and discipline according to District guidelines.

• Report to Transportation Director all route changes, route hazards, dangerous bus stops.

Qualifications

• Minimum Class B (CDL), with passenger, air-brake endorsement and the Iowa School Bus Operator's Permit.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Possess the physical and mental capability for assigned responsibilities.

• Possess no personal or moral habits which would be detrimental to the safety and welfare of transported students.

• Know, understand and obey all Federal, State and local rules and regulations governing bus drivers and the operation of a school bus.

• Possess a motor vehicle record that is acceptable to the District's insurance carrier.

• Demonstrated aptitude and ability to fulfill assigned responsibilities.

• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.?

Travel Requirements

• Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

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It is the policy of Fort Dodge Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity, and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. If you have questions or grievances related to this policy, please contact Dr. Stephanie Anderson, Director of Elementary Education, 515-576-1161, sanderson@fdschools.org, and Dr. Kirsten Doebel, Director of Secondary Education, 515-576-1161, kdoebel@fdschools.org, both are located at Central Administration Office, 109 North 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501, or contact the Office for Civil Rights Midwestern Division for U. S. Department of Education Office, John C. Kluczynski Federal Building 230 S. Dearborn St., 37th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604 (Alternate for Section 504 is Branwyn Greathouse, Director of Special Education/Special Needs, 515-574-5675, bgreathouse@fdschools.org, Central Administration Office, 109 North 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501). Affirmative Action Compliance Coordinator The District’s Compliance Coordinator for Affirmative Action is Kimberly Whitmore, Director of Human Resources, 515-576-1161, kwhitmore@fdschools.org, 109 North 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. Physical/Sexual Abuse Reporting The District’s Designated Investigators of Physical/Sexual Abuse of Students by School Employees are Dr. Stephanie Anderson, Director of Elementary Education, 515-576-1161, sanderson@fdschools.org, and Dr. Kirsten Doebel, Director of Secondary Education, 515-576-1161, kdoebel@fdschools.org, both are located at Central Administration Office, 109 North 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. The alternate is Branwyn Greathouse, Director of Special Education/Special Needs, 515-574-5675, bgreathouse@fdschools.org, Central Administration Office, 109 North 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. Harassment Complaints and Allegations The District’s Officers for Harassment Complaints and Allegations are Dr. Stephanie Anderson, Director of Elementary Education, 515-576-1161, sanderson@fdschools.org, and Dr. Kirsten Doebel, Director of Secondary Education, 515-576-1161, kdoebel@fdschools.org, both are located at Central Administration Office, 109 North 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501 Sex Discrimination and Harassment (Title IX) The District’s Coordinator for Sex Discrimination and Harassment is Kimberly Whitmore, Director of Human Resources, 515-574-5657, or kwhitmore@fdschools.org. The Deputy Coordinator is Adriana Utley, Human Resources Generalist/Board Secretary, 515-574-5652, or adutley@fdschools.org. Both are located at Central Administration Office, 109 North 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. Rev. 7/2022
 
Fort Dodge Community School District is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer.