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Defiance County School Bus Driver in Defiance, Ohio
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Essential Duties and Responsibilities: | | | | · Assists in safely loading/unloading vehicle, including | | operation of the wheelchair lift as assigned/needed and securing the | | wheelchair appropriately. Also working with other staff and following | | IEP guidelines for appropriate adaptive equipment needed for | | individuals while being transported. | | | | · Practices and adheres to state and local regulations | | pertaining to operation of school buses. Follows all local laws | | regulating the operation of a motor vehicle. | | | | · Maintains accurate schedule for route, weather permitting. | | Responsible to notify the parents/caretakers of any changes in the | | schedule when it comes to drop off and pick up times as needed. | | | | · Responsible for the overall safety, control and order at | | all times while driving the bus. Maintains discipline, as needed. | | Implementation of emergency action plan with individuals with medical | | concerns. | | | | · Drives field trips or other scheduled agency events as | | required by Principal or Superintendent. Shall be available during | | the specified event. | | | | · Completes required forms and records as assigned which | | include clerical task such as pick up and drop off times, narrative | | of route, logs, time sheets, mileage sheets an etc. | | | | · Completes pre-trip and post-trip inspections, including but | | not limited to, physically inspecting complete inside of bus for seat | | security and lost items, passengers left behind. During the winter | | season, properly plugging in and unplugging the bus. | | | | · Responsible for maintaining proper cleanliness of vehicle. | | | | · Responsible for fueling vehicle as required. | | | | · Responsible for conducting routine emergency drills on | | annual basis | | | | · Responsible to notify the Facilities and Transportation | | Manager of needed maintenance and/or repairs. | | | | · Attends and participates in various meetings, professional | | meetings, conferences, and inter-agency meetings, as assigned by the | | Facilities and Transportation Manager or the Superintendent. | | | | · Other duties as appropriate and assigned by the Facilities | | and Transportation Manager or the Superintendent. | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+