Jurisdictional Class: Non‑Competitiv

Adopted: 5/26/89

BUS DRIVER ‑ GARAGE ATTENDANT

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

This position performs routine manual work involving responsibility for assisting in the servicing of school buses and other automotive equipment, and cleaning the garage. Additionally, the incumbent drives a bus on an assigned route. Work is performed under the direct supervision of an Automotive Mechanic when performing automotive maintenance and general supervision of the School Transportation Supervisor in all other activities. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

Assists Automotive Mechanics in routine servicing and repairing of buses and

other equipment;

Cleans and washes district owned vehicles;

Performs routine building cleaning activities to keep bus garage clean and in

order;

Operates a bus on a regular schedule or on special occasions;

Informs passengers of safety practices, enforces established policies

regarding behavior and safety;

Checks operating conditions of bus and reports defects prior to driving bus;

Maintains simple records;

May assist in a variety of building maintenance or repair tasks.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Working knowledge of the operation of automotive equipment and repair methods; working knowledge of cleaning methods, materials and equipment; good knowledge of driving safety practices, traffic laws and regulations; ability to understand and follow simple oral and written directions; ability to operate a bus under difficult driving and road conditions; ability to get along with children and command their respect; dependability; good physical condition.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Completion of an approved course of study in

Automotive Mechanics at BOCES or an equivalent technical program; OR:

Six months of experience as a helper or handyman in an automotive repair

shop.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCEPTANCE OF APPLICATIONS: Possession of appropriate New York State Class 2 Motor Vehicle License.