Description
OUR FUTURE: PREPARE. LEARN. LEAD.
We are currently seeking to hire a highly dedicated school bus driver. We strive to hire individuals who are determined to see all students succeed, cognizant of their mindset, champions of equity, and are results-oriented. Applicants must be committed to continuous improvement and skilled at fostering mutually respectful relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and community members. We look for individuals whose creativity, curiosity, enthusiasm, and professionalism are contagious.
What Your Day Will Look Like:
The majority of your day will be spent transporting students to and from regularly scheduled locations while following strict time schedules. While en route you will be required to maintain order among pupils during trips to ensure safety as well. You will also be responsible for checking the condition of the bus and reporting any bus malfunctions or needed repairs. You will be required to comply with traffic regulations to operate in a safe and courteous manner. Other opportunities may be available to transport students to/from events.
Why People Stay:
Our non-retirement rate is amongst the lowest in Dane County. When people begin their careers in Mount Horeb they stay. Great relationships are built on collaboration and communication shared by all staff members, students, and parents which makes for a successful team and all-around cooperation/satisfaction. MHASD's Board and administration support team members with competitive wages/benefits, meaningful professional growth opportunities, and comfortable learning environments. Recent capital and operational referendums demonstrate the support our staff enjoys from our community. We expect a great deal from ourselves because so much has been given to us.
Who We Are:
We're pleased to be nationally recognized for excellence in education. Mount Horeb Area School District is dedicated to high levels of achievement and skills through academically enhanced curriculum and priorities for the arts for our 2300+ students and families served. Our District's mission, in partnership with the community, is dedicated to nurturing, educating, and challenging all students; preparing and empowering them to be productive, responsible, and self-fulfilled members of society. If you're passionate and dedicated, Mount Horeb Area School District is an ideal place to make a daily difference and empower our students. We would welcome considering your application!
Qualifications
Our Ideal Candidate:
*High school diploma or equivalency.
*Holds (or willing to be trained at District expense) a Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
*Must be able to make sound and immediate decisions at any given time based on traffic and road conditions and bus operations;
*Pick up/deliver passengers safely per daily schedule and dispatch ride assignments which could vary;
*Operate bus in safe manner and follow driver policies/procedures manual;
*Understand and follow Wisconsin DOT, District, Agency, and Program laws/requirements/guidelines;
*Immediately inform supervisor of identified or suspected mechanical problems;
*Complete pre and post trip bus inspections/reports during scheduled hours;
*Inform passengers of transportation program policy, procedures, and schedule;
*Provide positive public relations by maintaining a clean bus and maintaining an appropriate appearance;
*Treat and assist passengers/families in a courteous, positive, friendly and professional manner and confront situations tactfully;
*Keep an updated CDL with current DOT physical card and maintain a safe driving record;
*Other duties as may be assigned.