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NASSAU COUNTYTitle:BUS DRIVER
SCHOOL DISTRICTSCode:820015 5AP
CLASS SPECIFICATIONPage:1 of 1

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Operates a school bus and performs a variety of elementary maintenance activities in connection with such operation; performs related duties as required.

COMPLEXITY OF DUTIES
Under direct supervision, this is routine manual work calling for the services of a skilled operator. Work involves considerable responsibility for safety of school children.

TYPICAL DUTIES
1.Operates a school bus on a regular schedule.
2.Occasionally drives students to and from special events.
3.Cleans, washes and polishes bus.
4.Changes oil, puts on chains, repairs tires and performs a variety of minor repair tasks.
5.May be responsible for safety and decorum in school parking areas.
6.May occasionally fill in on school cleaning and grounds tasks.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
1.Good knowledge of the operation of buses.
2.Ability to understand and follow simple oral and written directions.
3.Mechanical aptitude.
4.Dependability.
5.Good physical condition.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Training and Experience
Possession of a valid New York State Driver's License, with no convictions for moving violations during the past year and appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated. Drivers must be at least 21 years of age.

NOTE:Candidates must satisfy all requirements of Article 19-A of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law. In addition, candidates must satisfy the requirements for School Bus Driver set forth in the Rules and Regulations of the New York State Commissioner of Education.


3/26/73
Revised 2/25/74, 3/l7/75, 1/30/80, 12/3/85
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