EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK

Trouble Report using the Drivers Reporting Kiosk. 2. O/S (Out Of Service) signs must be put in any bus removed from service. Also the online O/S list must be updated and the proper department’s dispatch must be notified. The reverse must occur when a bus is put back into service 3. While at work, not including lunch or break times, shop employees must keep conversations between other employees to a minimum and shall be work-related. Conversations must remain civil and appropriate for all persons regardless of age or sex. X. SAFETY PROCEDURES 1. All hoses & tools shall be stored properly when not in use to prevent any potential trip hazard 2. All shop employees should be aware of the locations of all First aid equipment and supplies i.e. fire extinguishers, eye wash/showers, etc. 5. All employees should be aware of the closest exit in the event of an emergency. 6. All spray painting must be done in a well-ventilated area outside of the shop to prevent fumes building in the shop. 7. Safety equipment such as rubber gloves, hearing protection, or back braces shall be used as needed. Safety glasses must be worn by all employees in the shop at all times. 8. Always utilize the exhaust fans when running vehicles inside the shop and every attempt should be made to limit vehicle running inside under 20 minutes. 9. Parked regens shall be performed with the vehicle completely outside the shop. A. COMMUNICATIONS Clear and concise communications is an absolute necessity for the efficient and safe operation of the Agency. Because information is distributed in a variety of ways, it is expected that employees frequently check their mailboxes, bulletin boards, website, informational monitors, time-clock messages, and Agency provided emails for memos and information postings. B. DRIVER/AIDE RESPONSIBILITIES A bus aide is assigned to a route to monitor and redirect student behaviors as needed to maintain a safe bus environment. It is important that the bus driver and the bus aide communicate effectively and work well together. Bus Driver responsibilities: 1. Drivers have the ultimate responsibility for ensuring passenger safety. 2. Drivers must ensure that all students and equipment are properly secure. 3. Drivers request and/or give permission for a bus aide to switch seats for student management. 4. Drivers write all referrals. 5. Drivers assign seating locations. 3. At no time shall any fire exits or fire extinguishers be blocked. 4. All fire exits must remain unlocked during business hours.

SECTION 3

OPERATING PROCEDURES

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Revised 8/9/2023