Bus Driver

School Bus DriverUnder close supervision, transport utilizing the most efficient means available pupils, faculty and other school approved bus rides between designated pick-up/drop-off points and school, activity trips, maintain order during all routes and trips, adhere to traffic and district safety rules for this position.Qualifications/Job Requirements:High School diploma or equivalencyPossesses a valid Oklahoma Driver's LicenseSkills in driving a school bus, as proven by passing a special performance testKnowledge of applicable laws and regulations and school system policies and proceduresAbility to gain respect and cooperation of students, parents, administrative officials, and others; to maintain discipline; to pass a required bus driver's course; to communicate and understand both oral and written instructionsMust be able to comply with the physical limits and essential duties for this positionDuties and Responsibilities:Obeys all traffic laws and safety regulations for school busesMaintain discipline when students are on busFollows district and transportation discipline proceduresProvides written reports on a Bus Conduct Form the day of the infraction to appropriate school personnel regarding inappropriate student behavior which needs the attention of an administratorWill document severe discipline infractions, as those described in the bus riders application form, are documented on a Bus Conduct Form not later than at the conclusion of the route, signed by Director/designee, if all possible so it can be sent to the appropriate school authorityFollows district and transportation discipline proceduresHandles minor discipline problems by documenting when a seat is assigned to a student following the procedures outlined by the Director /AdministratorPerforms daily inspection of bus vehicle using the form provided (whether temporary or permanent vehicle)Maintains an accurate up to date physical description of the route as specified by the Director/designee, of all assigned routes with authorized bus stops, times and any other requested informationRuns the route as scheduled with stops and timesImplements approved changes to the route as needed to benefit the transportation studentsWaits for any student(s) who can be seen making an attempt to catch the busPicks up and discharges students only at authorized stopsTransports only authorized ridersNotifies the appropriate transportation personnel in case of mechanical failure of the bus or lateness of the bus on the bus routeMakes at least a 15 second stop on all authorized bus stops unless otherwise instructed by the appropriate transportation personnelReports all route delays to the transportation officeProperly uses the two-way radios as outlined in the handbook keeping all radio communications professional, necessary, and courteousReports all employment related accidents (personal, student, or vehicle) to the appropriate transportation personnel as soon as possible on the day of occurrence by no later than when departing transportation following the conclusion of job responsibilities for the dayCompletes all related reports as needed or requested with the time frame allocatedAdheres to and properly enforces all district policiesChecks bus before each operation for mechanical defects; keeps assigned bus cleanMaintains a valid Oklahoma DCL License and will maintain licensing required by the State Department of EducationWill attend all scheduled meetings and in service training sessionsWill promote a positive image through proper dress, conduct, school bus operations. And dealing with parents, patrons, and school personnelWill maintain a clean and safe environment for students transportedPerforms other duties as assigned