Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

OVERVIEW OF KRAPF GROUP:

Krapf Group Vision: Provide the best passenger transportation anytime, anywhere. Krapf is serious about service and safety. We are one of the largest private, family-owned school bus contractors in the U.S. In addition, Krapf has transit, paratransit and charter lines of business. Founded in 1942 with two employees, Krapf has grown to thousands of employees in multiple states. Krapf Corporate Headquarters is located in West Chester, Pennsylvania.

EXPECTATIONS:

• Support Krapf vision and mission in all activities
• Demonstrate Krapf Core Values of commitment, open communication, respect and excellent service
• Represent Krapf in a professional, business-like manner
• Comply with all Krapf employee and safety policies

POSITION SUMMARY:

This field position provides daily school bus transportation of students to and from school and home in accordance with school district contract requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Comply with all applicable federal and state regulations regarding operation of commercial vehicles and school buses.
• Safely operate a non-CDL school bus van on an assigned route as directed. Demonstrate courtesy and professionalism while on the road.
• Conduct vehicle inspections as required by DOT and school bus regulations. Report mechanical defects to the appropriate shop personnel.
• Maintain, read and understand route sheets including time changes.
• Maintain scheduled route to established time and mileage. Immediately notify supervisor of changes/delays.
• Maintain control of student passengers at all times to insure safe operation of vehicle. Record and report discipline problems through appropriate procedures established by the district.
• When transporting special needs/exceptional children, manage student care and behavior within guidelines established by state School Bus Driver Manual and individual school district.
• Report all vehicle and passenger accidents/incidents to your supervisor promptly and comply with company accident response procedures.
• Report work-related injuries to supervisor and comply with company workers’ compensation procedures.
• Complete required paperwork accurately and in a timely manner.
• Comply with company procedures regarding vehicle keys, lock boxes, and video cameras.
• Attend training and safety meetings as required by federal and state regulations and by the Company.
• Keep vehicle clean and orderly on a daily basis.
• Fuel bus in accordance with terminal standards.
• Operate vehicle communication systems within guidelines of company policies.
• Report all personal motor vehicle violations to supervisor as required by DOT regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality of student personal and medical information.
• Other work-related duties as assigned.

DIRECT REPORTS:

• None

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be the required state age and possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must have a satisfactory motor vehicle record, criminal history record and child abuse history record.
• Ability to safely operate commercial vehicles.
• Ability to read and understand traffic signs and signals, road maps, and route schedules.
• Must successfully complete skills and classroom training.
• Ability to effectively manage student behavior in a non-confrontational manner.
• Ability to manage vehicle and student emergencies in calm, appropriate manner.

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Sitting for 4-6 hours per day.
• Vision adequate for reading traffic signals and signs, maps and schedules.
• Hearing adequate for general traffic conditions, traffic signals, emergency vehicles and monitoring and using vehicle communication equipment.
• Repetitive use of hands, arms and legs for operating vehicle controls.
• Range of motion adequate for safe operation of commercial vehicles.
• Ability to climb steps of bus.
• Ability to reach overhead & to shoulder height and to push/pull to clear vehicle of ice and snow.
• Ability to bend and stoop to conduct vehicle inspections and to properly secure wheelchairs.
• Ability to push & pull with up to 40 lbs. of force or meet state requirements.
• Range of motion and sufficient mobility to safely evacuate passengers, including but not limited to accessing emergency exits via the isle of the vehicle

SAFETY SENSITIVE STATUS:

This job is considered Safety-Sensitive and incumbents are subject to random substance, drug and alcohol testing.

This job description supersedes all previous job descriptions and like documents. This job description is summarized in general terms and may not include all job responsibilities related to the position. Krapf reserves the right to interpret, clarify or make changes or revisions to this job description as specific situations warrant.

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