Bus Driver

School Bus Driver

Reports to: Transportation Director

Supervises: n/a

Qualifications: Valid CDL with passenger and air brake endorsement. State of Oklahoma bus driving certificate. Yearly physician's statement certifying fitness for duty

Job Goal: Provide safe and efficient transportation to allow students to access the district's curriculum and extracurricular programs.

Employment Terms: FLSA Classification: Non-exempt

Evaluation: Annually by the Transportation Director

Physical Demands: This overview is intended for compliance with the ADA – it is not an exhaustive list of duties to be performed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of a specific position.

Regular Requirements: Sit for extended periods; climb bus steps; twist at the neck and trunk; bend at the waist; stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl.

Occasional Requirements: Reach with hands and arms overhead, above the shoulder, and horizontally. Lift/move up to 25 pounds.

Visual Requirements: Close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, ability to adjust focus.

Hearing/Speaking Requirements: Adequate to exchange information.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate district buses in a safe manner, including obeying all traffic laws and observing all mandatory school bus safety regulations.
• Inspect the bus for mechanical defects prior to each operation and clean the bus after each operation.
• Complete all required paperwork, including preventive maintenance trip worksheets.
• Promptly report any accident and complete the required paperwork.
• Follow the assigned schedule and routes. Only transport authorized students.
• Notify the supervisor of mechanical failure, late arrival, or other difficulties.
• Maintain order and discipline on buses (based on school policy) and promptly report any disciplinary problems to the transportation director.
• Exercise professionalism during school trips.
• Comply with all federal, state, and local laws, board policies, and procedures.
• Utilize professional behavior in all school-related interactions.
• Perform all other tasks as requested by the supervisor.