air cleaner and tubing for tightness “air restriction” gauge (on dash near the key) the yellow indicator should not be up to the red line Check for oil pressure and temperature warning lights and buzzer Check for air pressure warning light and buzzer Check, Inspect for external leaks – oil, fuel, and coolant Check type of fuel needed before adding DON’TS: DO NOT tamper with fuel filter drains DO NOT remove air cleaner cover DO NOT crank the engine longer than 30 seconds. If it does not start within 30 seconds, wait 2 or 3 minutes to allow the starter motor to cool. If after three times the engine does not start, call in for a replacement bus or a mechanic DO NOT open a radiator cap on a hot engine DO NOT put regular gas into diesel engine or diesel into gasoline buses USE YOUR SENSES TO ASSIST IN PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE LISTENING for Trouble Sharp knock when picking up speed Light knock when engine is running at idle speed Dull regular knock Clicking or tapping noises Continuous or intermittent squeal or squeak Loud exhaust noise Engine backfiring, missing, popping, spitting or overheating Steaming and hissing FEELING for Trouble Excessive vibration in the engine compartment, steering wheel, or driveline may indicate trouble. Low speed or high speed shimmying. Hard steering and steering wander. LOOKING for Trouble Sudden drop in oil pressure or excessive oil consumption (immediately shut engine off) Smoke coming from under dash. Smoke coming from under hood. SMELLING for Trouble Odor of gasoline, burning rubber, burning oil or burning rags Exhaust fumes
11. Failure to use appropriate facilities for purpose of personal hygiene and sanitation Orange Red 12. Reporting to work under the influence of drugs/alcohol. Drinking alcohol during work. Red 13. Possession of fire arms/weapons at work Red 14. Leaving the job without permission Yellow Orange Red 15. Insubordination Blue-Red 16. Placing/receiving unauthorized personal calls. Blue Yellow Orange Red 17. Gambling on the job Blue Yellow Orange Red 18. Failure to observe dress code Blue Yellow Orange Red 19. Theft or removal without authorization of any school district property. Red 20. Deliberately destroying school property. Yellow Orange Red 21. Failure to use seat belt. Yellow Orange Red 22. Selling or seeking contributions without prior consent of Director Blue Yellow Orange Red 23. Threatening or intimidating an employee Yellow Orange Red 24. Performing unauthorized work on school time. Blue Yellow Orange Red 25. Failure to notify director of anticipated absence due to medical condition 5 days of receiving doctor’s notice. Blue Yellow Orange Red 26. Failure of an employee to report to work 48 hours after a doctor’s release. Blue Yellow Orange Red 27. Use of school property without proper authorization. Yellow Orange Red 28. Failure to obey safety and procedures. Blue Yellow Orange Red
45. Failure to submit binder/key folder (emergency packet) as required. Yellow + removal for 1 week of extra duty assignment Orange + removal for 2 weeks of extra duty assignme nt Red 46. Failure to comply with pre/post trip inspections. (Example, failure to properly complete, verified, and timely submission) Blue (=1 ) Yellow (=2) Orange (=3) Red (+3) 47. Failure to comply with state and federal child securement guidelines Blue Yellow Orange Red 48. Failure to comply with car seat sanitation requirements and schedule Blue Yellow Orange Red 49. Failure to utilize back support belt as directed by Administration Blue Yellow Orange Red 50. Failure to follow route description and timelines set by routes administrator Blue Yellow Orange Red 51. Preventable incident / accident with students Blue + Retraining (Min. 8 hrs) and reassigned to a non- driving position Yellow + Retrainin g (Min. 8 hrs) and reassigned to a non- driving position Orange + Retraining (Min. 8 hrs) and reassigned to a non- driving position Red + Retraining (Min. 8 hrs) and reassigned to a non-driving position 52. Preventable incident / accident without students Blue + Retraining (Min. 8 hrs) and reassigned to a non- driving position Yellow + Retrainin g (Min. 8 hrs) and reassigned to a non- driving position Orange + Retraining (Min. 8 hrs) and reassigned to a non- driving position Red + Retraining (Min. 8 hrs) and reassigned to a non-driving position 53. Tampering, splicing, or connecting personal electronic to any school bus or district owned vehicle is prohibited (electronic items include cellular phones, lap tops, portable televisions, and etc…) Orange Red