DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is routine manual work involving responsibility for the safe transportation of school children on an assigned bus route and for the performance of simple cleaning tasks. Work is performed under general supervision in accordance with established routines. Performs related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative only)
- Operates a school bus on a regular schedule or on special occasions;
- Checks oil, water, gasoline, and tires before starting a trip;
- Directs children on safety practices when entering and leaving bus;
- Maintains orderly conduct of children on bus;
- Dusts chairs, tables, desks and other furniture;
- Washes windows, walls, woodwork, water closets, tubs and bowls;
- Sweeps, mops, and washes floors;
- Gathers and disposes of refuse;
- Cleans and polishes furniture and brass;
- Performs a variety of related activities as required.
Typical Work Activities are intended only as illustrations of possible types of work that might be appropriately assigned to an incumbent of this title. Work activities that do not appear above are not excluded as appropriate work assignments, as long as they can be reasonably understood to be within the logical limits of the job.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Good knowledge of the operation of a bus and of the safety practices and traffic laws and regulations; working knowledge of cleaning methods, materials and equipment; ability to understand and follow simple oral and written directions; thoroughness; dependability.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Two (2) years of experience in the operation of automotive equipment.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- At least twenty-one (21) years of age
- Eligibility for the appropriate level New York State Drivers License at the time of application.
- Possession of a valid, unrestricted, appropriate level driver’s license appropriate to the type of motor equipment being operated and/or the needs of the school district, and acceptable driving record, are required at time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.
- Candidates must satisfy the requirement for School Bus Driver set forth in the Rules and Regulations of the New York State Commissioners of Education and Motor Vehicles.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT FOR APPOINTMENT IN SCHOOL DISTRICTS:
In accordance with the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education (SAVE) legislation, Chapter 180 of the Laws of 2000, and by the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, candidates for appointment in school districts must obtain clearance for employment from the State Education Department prior to employment based upon a fingerprint and criminal history background check.
9/97; 1/06; 10/24
Non-Competitive Class
Schools Districts
