Custodian/Bus Driver-10 Months (8:00am-4:30pm) at Fred T. Foard (26-27 SY)

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •Graduation from high school
• •Two years of experience in custodial work, or and combination of education, training and experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the job functions
• •5 years of responsible driving experience
• •Completion of the North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles Bus Driver Training Course
• •Must be able to pass the required DOT Physical examination
• •Must be able to have a DOT Drug Screen with negative results
• •Must be eligible to hold a Commercial Drivers License with Passenger Endorsement
• •Valid NC driver's license
• •School bus driver's license
• •Must be physically able to operate vacuum cleaners, carpet shampooers, buffers, brooms, mops, small hand tools, etc
• •Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects
• •Must be able to perform work involving physical strength for extended periods of time
• •Ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information
• •Ability to read simple forms
• •Ability to prepare time sheets and supply requisitions using prescribed format
• •Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form
• •Ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions
• •Ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape
• •Ability to coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately in using custodial equipment
• •Ability to handle a variety of items such as custodial equipment
• •Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination
• •Ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions
• •Must be adaptable to performing under minimal levels of stress
• •Must be able to lift 50 lbs
• •Must be able to lift 25 lbs
• •Must be able to lift 10 lbs
• •Must be able to lift medium to heavy physical work
• •General knowledge of the standard methods, materials and equipment employed in custodial work
• •General knowledge of safety precautions and warning signals regarding school building equipment
• •General understanding of the proper procedures for handling hazardous wastes and hazardous substances
• •Some knowledge of cleaning procedures and the use of cleaning materials
• •Ability to follow a written schedule
• •Ability to follow instructions
• •Ability to perform medium to heavy physical work
• •Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative in completing assignments
• •Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments
• •Knowledge of driving laws and regulations
• •Knowledge of safe bus operations
• •Knowledge of vehicle pre-run checks and their performance
• •Administrative skills to implement established policies and procedures regarding student transportation, enforcing rules of student conduct and discipline
• •Communication skills in dealing with students daily
• •Communication skills regarding bus routes and discipline problems
• •Advising the transportation department of bus malfunctions
• •Leadership skills to maintain discipline on the bus
• •Manual skills to maintain bus cleanliness
• •Mechanical skills to detect bus malfunction
• •Planning skills to develop student seating arrangements
• •Common arithmetical function to count the number of students on the bus and to complete time