School Bus Driver

School Bus Driver

Transport students to/from school on pre-determined routes and on extended trips to out-of-town destinations. Ensure adherence to safety rules and maintain safe operation at all times. May assist passengers in boarding or exiting.

Essential Functions:

• Follow safety rules as students board and exit buses or cross streets near bus stops.
• Comply with traffic regulations to operate vehicles in a safe and courteous manner.
• Maintain a level of student discipline on the bus that will allow the bus to be operated in a safe manner at all times.
• Report all student discipline issues to the appropriate building-level administrator and Assistant Transportation Director.
• Check the condition of a vehicle's tires, brakes, windshield wipers, lights, oil, fuel, water, and safety equipment to ensure that everything is in working order.
• Report any bus malfunctions or needed repairs in writing using proper forms.
• Pick up and drop off students at regularly scheduled neighborhood locations, following strict time schedules.
• Read maps and follow written and verbal geographic directions.
• Maintain complete and accurate student seating chart for all bus routes and field trips.
• Regulate heating, lighting, and ventilation systems for passenger comfort.
• Maintain proper care of the bus, including bus cleanliness.
• Report delays, accidents, road hazards, or other traffic and transportation situations using mobile two-way radios.
• Report all traffic violations to the Transportation Director.
• Prepare and submit reports that may include the number of passengers or trips, hours worked, and mileage traveled.
• Relay reports of drivers failing to stop when bus signals are activated to the Transportation Director.
• Submit timesheets and field trip reports the day following a scheduled trip.
• Conduct two evacuation drills per year using both front and back doors.
• Report to the proper authorities any cases of suspected child endangerment, neglect, or abuse.
• Report suspected bullying to building principal or designee as required by Arkansas law and district policies.
• Adhere to all policies of the District as well as state and federal agencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Transportation Director or Assistant Transportation Director.

Position Qualifications:

• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Friendly - Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Loyal - The trait of feeling a sense of duty to the employer.
• Patience - Ability to act calmly under stress and strain, and of not being hasty or impetuous.
• Punctuality - Ability to report to work on time on a day-to-day basis.
• Regular attendance - Exhibiting regular attendance in order to perform duties in a satisfactory manner.
• Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one's conduct.
• Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Self-Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one's ability using his or her own drive or initiative.
• Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.

Skills & Abilities:

• No prior experience necessary
• Computer Skills: Shall be able to demonstrate an acceptable level of proficiency with computers and programs associated with the position.
• Certifications & Licenses: Valid Arkansas Class B Commercial Driver's License with School Bus/Passenger Endorsement and Air Brakes Endorsement.
• Other Requirements:
• Successful completion of pre-employment background checks and required drug screenings.
• Appropriate personal and professional conduct at all times while around students and other staff members.
• Complete 24 hours of pre-employment training prior to operating a bus or attend three-hour bus safety briefing.
• Current physical examination or DOT drug screening.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Physical Demands:

• Stand F
• Walk F
• Sit F
• Manually Manipulate F
• Reach Outward F
• Reach Above Shoulder O
• Climb O
• Squat or Kneel O
• Bend O
• Grasp F
• Speak F
• Lift/Carry 10 lbs or less F
• 11-20 lbs 21-50 lbs 51-100 lbs Over 100 lbs
• Push/Pull 12 lbs or less F
• 13-25 lbs O
• 26-40 lbs O
• 41-100 lbs O
• Other Physical Requirements:
• Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth)
• Sense of Sound - Ability to understand conversations and to communicate using a bus radio.

Work Environment:

• The work environment for this position is a combination of indoor and outdoor work.
• The work may involve periods of temperature extremes, especially in summer when buses are not air-conditioned.
• The noise level can be moderate to high depending on the number of students on a bus and road noise.

Bryant Public Schools