Route Bus Driver

Bus Driver

To provide safe and efficient transportation to students. An individual who holds this position is responsible for: Transporting students over specified routes according to an established time schedule. Obeying all traffic laws and observing all mandatory safety regulations for school buses as prescribed by state, federal and district policies. Maintaining discipline when students are on the bus and reporting undisciplined students to the proper authority. Keeping assigned bus clean, pre-tripping and post-tripping the bus according to state/district procedures, notifying the proper authority in case of mechanical failure or lateness, discharging students only at authorized stops, transporting only authorized students, demonstrating effective human relations and communication skills with coworkers, students, and parents, exercising responsible leadership when on out of district school trips, attending safety meetings and summer in-service meetings, submitting to all required DOT required random drug and alcohol screening, reporting all accidents and completing required reports, keeping all required licenses current, and adhering to good safety practices and all district rules, regulations, and policies. All other duties as required or assigned.

High school diploma or the equivalent, valid Missouri Commercial Driver's License with S and P endorsements as prescribed by state law, successfully complete the training program provided by the district, possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and physical attributes necessary to perform the essential functions of the position, and desire to continue career improvement by enhancing skills and job performance.

The employee must be able to sit for long periods of time, occasionally walk and stand, frequently bend and twist the torso and neck, frequently use repetitive arm, wrist and hand movements, occasionally lift up to 75 pounds, use close, distance, and peripheral vision as well as depth perception, and be able to hear a conversation in a noisy environment. Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this position. Employee will frequently work in temperatures below 32 degrees and above 100 degrees Fahrenheit, occasionally work in rain, sleet and ice and drive on slippery conditions, and often work in a high area with a high noise level including engine noise and the sound of many children speaking, a raised voice may be necessary.

Ash Grove R-IV School District