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.
• Observing all mandatory safety regulations for school buses as prescribed by state, federal and district policies.
• Maintaining discipline when students are on the bus.
• Reporting undisciplined students to the proper authority.
• Keeping assigned bus clean.
• Pre-trips and post-trips 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.
• Ability to work to implement the vision and mission of the district.
• Exercises 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.
• Demonstrates effective human relations and communication skills with coworkers, students, and parents.
• Demonstrates professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech, dress, and appropriate professional manner for the work setting.
• Ability to understand and adheres to all district rules, regulations, and policies.
• Driving extra duty trips if available.
• Ability to read and write simple sentences in English, read and understand maps and possess basic writing skills sufficient enough to complete pre and post trip reports and student discipline referrals.
• Adheres to good safety practices.

Qualifications:

• 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.
• Desire to continue career improvement by enhancing skills and job performance.

Physical Demands:

• 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.
• Hearing Must be able to hear a conversation in a noisy environment

Conditions and Environment:

• 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.
• 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.