HOURS OF WORK- BUS DRIVERS Clause Samples

The 'Hours of Work - Bus Drivers' clause defines the standard and permissible working hours for bus drivers within an organization or under a specific contract. It typically outlines the maximum daily and weekly driving hours, required rest periods, and any overtime provisions, ensuring that drivers do not exceed safe operational limits. For example, it may specify that drivers cannot work more than a certain number of consecutive hours without a break, or that total weekly hours are capped to comply with safety regulations. The core function of this clause is to promote road safety, prevent driver fatigue, and ensure compliance with labor laws governing transportation professionals.
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HOURS OF WORK- BUS DRIVERS. 3.7.1 Shifts shall be established for bus drivers in relation to routes and driving times requisite to fulfilling tasks assigned by the Transportation Director. 3.7.2 Each driver shall receive a minimum of two (2) hours per day pay for each morning school run and two (2) hours per day for each afternoon school run. Mid-day runs shall be a minimum of one (1) hour runs. When a trip or run is cancelled less than twenty-four (24) hours before the trip or run is scheduled and the driver loses his/her regular run, the driver will receive pay equal to the canceled trip at the base rate. When a field trip or activity run is cancelled less than twenty-four (24) hours before the trip or run is scheduled and the driver is able to recover his/her regular run, the driver will receive additional pay equal to the difference between the cancelled trip and the regular run. When the cancellation is due to inclement weather and the driver is able to recover his/her regular run, the driver will receive no additional pay, but will be given the first option to take the trip when it is rescheduled. When the cancellation is due to inclement weather and the driver loses his/her regular run, the driver will receive pay for the regular run and will also be given the first option to take the trip when it is rescheduled. 3.7.3 All trips, including standby time, shall be paid at the employee’s base hourly rate. During standby time the driver is expected to check the bus at least once per hour and to be available and responsible for the bus. Additional paid hours for extended standby time will be available for overnight trips. These hours will be determined on a trip by trip basis and will be included in the trip posting. 3.7.4 The base hourly rate shall continue uninterrupted if there is thirty (30) minutes or less between assignments. A duty call is defined as any work other than the normal work shift and workday, non contiguous with the normal work shift or workday. Drivers shall receive compensation for extra bus trips within sixty days (60) of the date of such a trip. 3.7.5 When drivers are required to check water, oil and tires on the buses, all safety precautions shall be taken, including proper, safe, stable platforms for checking oil and water. 3.7.6 Drivers shall not be required to check on buses alone or without proper security or support personnel if the event is held in an unsafe area. 3.7.7 Driver Trainers who are also drivers shall be credited with one (1) year of service...
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HOURS OF WORK- BUS DRIVERS. The hours of work of the regular full-time bus driver employees shall be eight (8) hours per day, Monday through Friday. There shall be a guaranteed minimum of four (4) hours pay per day which shall be designated by the Employer and shall be divided into two (2) hours pay for the regular morning shift, and two (2) hours pay for the regular afternoon shift. In addition, there shall be a guaranteed minimum of two and one half (2 1/2) hours pay per week designated by the Employer for bus cleaning purposes. This clause will not result in inequitable distribution of work for the bus drivers. For the purposes of calculating provisions requiring a daily equivalent, such as sick leave entitlements and all general holidays, the guaranteed daily equivalent shall be deemed to be four and one half (4 1/2) hours pay per day. Vacation pay shall be paid in accordance with Article 10.
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HOURS OF WORK- BUS DRIVERS. 11.01 The employee’s work day shall be the hours assigned by the Division to properly service their regular route. The normal work week shall be Monday to Friday.
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HOURS OF WORK- BUS DRIVERS. The hours of work of the regular full-time bus driver employees shall be eight (8) hours per day, Monday through Friday. There shall be a guaranteed minimum of four (4) hours pay per day which shall be designated by the Employer and shall be divided into two (2) hours pay for the regular morning shift, and two (2) hours pay for the regular afternoon shift. In addition, there shall be a guaranteed minimum of two and one half (2 1/2) hours pay per week designated by the Employer for bus cleaning purposes. This clause will not result in inequitable distribution of work for the bus drivers. Extra cleaning time may be allotted on the administration day at year-end, if required by the supervisor and approved by the Board. For the purposes of calculating provisions requiring a daily equivalent, such as sick leave entitlements and all general holidays, the guaranteed daily equivalent shall be deemed to be four and one half (4 1/2) hours pay per day. Vacation pay shall be paid in accordance with Article 10.
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HOURS OF WORK- BUS DRIVERS. 26 Recognizing that bus drivers present special shift problems, the parties agree that shifts shall be 27 established in relation to routes and driving times requisite to fulfilling tasks assigned by the supervisor
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HOURS OF WORK- BUS DRIVERS. 12 Recognizing that bus drivers present special shift problems, the parties agree that shifts shall be 13 established in relation to routes and driving times requisite to fulfilling tasks assigned by the supervisor 14 of transportation; provided, however, that bus drivers shall be entitled to all benefits contained in this 15 article to the same degree as any other employee; and further provided that all bus drivers shall be 16 assigned to a minimum shift, which shall not be changed without consulting with the Association, each 17 minimum shift shall include one-half (½) hour per day for the purpose of bus cleanup and warm-up. 18 All trips other than regular daily scheduled runs shall be compensated at the rates indicated on 20 to the provisions relative to overtime hereinafter provided. Drivers shall receive a minimum of two (2) 21 hours pay, at the appropriate rate for each duty call. Drivers shall be paid one quarter (¼) hour pre-trip 22 and one quarter (¼) hour post trip for each bus trip. A duty call is defined as any work other than the 23 normal work shift and workday, noncontiguous with the normal work shift or workday. All regular 24 bus drivers shall be assigned to a minimum shift of two (2) hours a.m. and a minimum shift of two (2) 25 hours p.m.
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