This is a full-time 8-hour position that combines the Food Service Helper (3 hrs/day) School Bus Driver (5 hrs/day ) positions.

Food Service Helper Description:

This position involves responsibility for assisting in the routine preparation and serving of meals, and for the cleaning of kitchen equipment. The work is performed under the direct supervision of a higher-level employee in the food service staff. The incumbent does related work as required.

Typical Work Activities

• Sets tables, Heats precooked meals;

• Cleans tables of dirty dishes;

• Prepares meal trays, Polishes silverware, cleans trays, dining room tables, and chairs;

• Cleans dish and linen closets; Cleans dining room;

• Washes dishes by hand or machine; Assists in the preparation of food as directed;

• Performs a variety of related tasks as required

Full working knowledge of the proper methods of serving food; working knowledge of cleaning methods and the use of cleaning materials and equipment; ability to follow oral and written directions; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position. performance knowledge, skills, abilities, and personal characteristic

SCHOOL BUS DRIVER: (5hrs/day)

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This position involves responsibility for the operation of a school bus in the transporting of children to and from school-related activities. A School Bus Driver is responsible for the safety and conduct of the children who are passengers. The work is performed under general supervision with considerable leeway allowing the operator in carrying out the details of the work. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

Operates a school bus on a regular schedule or on a special occasion

Checks the operating condition of the bus before starting on a trip;

Reports any operational defect to an immediate superior;

Informs children about safety practices;

Maintains orderly conduct of children on the bus;

Keeps interior and exterior of vehicle clean and neat;

May be required to operate a station wagon or other similar vehicle;

May be required to perform minor maintenance tasks on the vehicle;

Maintains records of mileage, routes, times, and incidents;

Prepares and maintains maps of routes and pick-up points;

Performs a variety of related duties as required.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS ABILITIES, AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Good knowledge of driving safety practices and traffic laws and regulations; ability to operate a bus under difficult driving and road conditions; ability to make minor repairs to the vehicle; ability to understand and follow simple oral and written directions; ability to get along well with children and command their respect; mechanical aptitude.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

(A) Possession of Certified Driver's License with a "S" School Bus endorsement at time of appointment. Drivers must be at least 21 years of age and must satisfy the requirements for School Bus Driver set forth in the Rules and Regulations of the New York State Commissioner of Education.

Burnt Hills Ballston Lake Central School District strives to build a culturally responsive and inclusive environment that encourages, embraces, and celebrates diversity

Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District is in compliance with the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Title IX Educational Amendments of 1972. The School District provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability.