Effective January 2025, a vacancy will exist for a Full Time Bus Driver within the Norristown Area School District. 

 

The goal of this position is to provide the students quality transportation, and assist in the utility operations for the District.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain a valid PA CDL license with “S” and “P” endorsements
• Comply with all state and federal regulations covering Commercial Drivers Licenses (CDL)
• Operate a school bus or school vehicle to transport students to and from school
• Serves as stand-by driver for emergencies
• Makes all mechanical checks and inspections to vehicles as required
• Assists in readying any vehicle for operations (repair, clean, polish, fuel, etc.)
• Act as a utility person during times when not driving

The utility function of this job will require making deliveries, moving/lifting materials/supplies, snow removal, loading/unloading trucks, moving furniture, making small repairs, and other duties required by the supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Must have a valid PA Driver’s License (CDL) with “S” and “P” Endorsements
• Must have mechanical aptitude
• Must be able to understand and follow bus schedules
• Must be physically able to move supplies and unload trucks which will require lifting of materials
• Must be able to operate district cars, trucks, buses, equipment, snow plows, etc. Also, must be able to work overtime for district transportation requirements and to assist with snow removal projects
• Must be willing to learn the fundamentals of school building operations required for the opening and use of mechanical equipment
• Bilingual in Spanish Preferred

CERTIFICATES, CLEARANCES AND/OR LICENSES:

• Valid PA Driver’s License (CDL) with “S” and “P” Endorsements
• Act 34 - Criminal History Clearance
• Act 151- Child Abuse History Clearance
• FBI Criminal Background Check

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY:

• Thorough knowledge of transportation procedures and the operation and maintenance of school buses
• Thorough knowledge of driving safety practices and traffic law and regulations pertaining to school bus operation
• Knowledge of computer programs and computer databases – MS Word, MS Excel, e-mail, database programs and bus scheduling programs
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret safety procedures, technical procedures or governmental regulations
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from drivers, parents, various NASD personnel and the general public
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

 

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally
required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms, balance; stoop; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally
exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving
mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

 

SCHEDULE:

 

Monday-Friday, 9 hrs/day (8 hours paid, 1 hour unpaid)

 

PAY RATE (For 2024-2025):

 

$30.84/hour