FT- Bus Driver/Custodian

Bus Driver/Custodian

HSES- Sumner, ME

REGIONAL SCHOOL UNIT #10

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Bus Driver/Custodian

REPORTS TO: Head Custodian of Assigned Building

SUPERVISES: N/A

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Possession of a Class B motor vehicle license with a school bus endorsement.

Experience in custodial cleaning and bus driving preferred.

Must have Maine CHRC fingerprinting and Background check.

NATURE OF WORK:

This position involves driving buses with students and adults to and from school and/or extra and co/curricular events. This position also involves keeping school property clean, safe, and secure at all times.

WORK REQUIREMENTS:

Responsible for building safety, health, and security

Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and their proper uses and safety requirements is preferred.

Knowledge of hazardous materials, to include recognizing them and their proper use/disposal.

Knowledge of life safety codes and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).

Able to work unsupervised.

Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instruction with minimal supervision.

Knowledge of Maine DOT rules and regulations.

Knowledge of emergency management and evacuation plans.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Driving assigned bus route, to include pre-trip/post-trip cleaning and fueling bus per School Unit policy.

Securing your area of the building, windows, doors, and ensuring that all life safety items are kept clear and serviceable.

Advises the building Head Custodian of any problems that arise, in a timely manner.

Responsible for vacuuming, mopping, and general cleaning of assigned building area(s).

Driving Extra, Co-curricular and field trips as necessary.

Covering building assignments for events outside of school hours.

Performs such other duties as shall be reasonably requested by the B,G,T Director or designee.

PHYSICAL JOB TASKS:

Twisting

Stooping/Bending

Squatting

Kneeling

Climbing

Walking

Walking on uneven surfaces

Sitting

Work above shoulder level

Work below knee level

Pushing

Prolonged and forceful gripping

Pulling

Lifting

Overhead work

Terms of Employment:

Hourly wage, length of work year and working conditions to be established by the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Evaluation:

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with School Board policy.

Revised: 9/18/24