Bus Driver

School Bus Driver

To provide safe and efficient transportation in order to assist students in achieving educational success.

High school diploma or GED

Valid Oklahoma Drivers License/Class B CDL with school bus and air brake endorsement

Acceptable motor vehicle record

Physically capable of performing prescribed duties

Good health and high energy level

Ability to lift objects weighing 20 lbs. or more

Ability to climb & descend steps

Extensive sitting & bending

Ability to tolerate a stressful environment

Ability to lift objects above shoulder level

Good vision and hearing

Ability to pass an annual physical examination

Ability to read warning labels and safety documents

Ability to comprehend and follow both written and oral instructions

Ability to communicate by giving comprehendible oral instructions

Ability to perform basic numerical calculations

Ability to perform routine tasks without close supervision

Plan, schedule and organize work

Attention to detail

Physical skills to drive a school bus

Ensure the quality of work as measured against established standards

Ability to administer first aide and CPR

Comply with School Board Policy

Be alert to safety conditions; anything found unsafe should be reported to supervisor and rendered safe as soon as possible

Communicate and confer frequently with the Assist. Superintendent. of Maintenance & Transportation

Comply with relevant laws and procedures for the storage, use and disposal of chemicals, trash, rubbish, waste and blood borne contaminated items

Drive a school bus, maintaining a time and safety schedule

Interact positively with children, parents, teachers, etc

Maintain accurate records; mileage, load and time records as required

Inspect school bus, notifying bus mechanic of any mechanical problem

Observe all state and federal traffic safety laws

Observe all regulations prescribed in the CPS Transportation Handbook

Maintain proper discipline of passengers on bus

Keeps bus clean, including sweeping floors and washing windows

Provides special care and assistance as appropriate if passengers are handicapped

Controls loading and unloading of bus at designated stops to insure safety of passengers

Report all accidents and complete required reports

Comply with federal and district drug/alcohol testing regulations

Respect the privacy of confidential matters relative to students, patrons and personnel

Use good judgment at all times

Comply with all items contained in the district's Hazard Communication Program

Attend quarterly safety meetings as scheduled by the district safety coordinator

Perform other duties that may be necessary to achieve job purpose, or that may be assigned

Attend approved professional development activities that may improve professional competence or enhance the job purpose.