Bus Driver

School Bus Driver

Drive a school bus safely in accordance with time schedules; transporting students to and from their homes, a variety of school sites and on field trips as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications/Job Requirements:

Education:

• High School diploma/equivalent

Specialized Knowledge, Licenses, etc:

• CDL with passenger, air brakes, and school bus endorsements
• DOT physical
• State of Oklahoma School Bus Driving Certificate

Specific Training /Skills:

• Self-starter, highly motivated with positive attitude
• Able to promote team player concept
• Assist Transportation Director as needed

Physical Requirements:

• Must pass an annual DOT physical
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Other:

• Excellent attendance record and be willing to attend extra training

Customer Contacts:

• Internal-Transportation personnel, maintenance staff, and school personnel.
• External-Students, patrons, and public.

Essential Job Function:

• Operates a two way radio
• Oversees the loading and unloading of students, releasing students to authorized individual
• Maintains order and proper discipline of passengers; resolving disputes, documents and reports severe disciplinary cases
• Conducts established safety and operational inspection of assigned vehicle daily
• Assures maintenance of bus safe and clean operating condition; reporting needed mechanical repairs, installing special safety belts, sweeping interior of the bus and washing windows daily, services the bus with gas and oil, follows established security procedure
• Maintains a variety of records and reports including but not limited to mileage, routing, maintenance, and time schedules
• Attends meetings, programs, and in service training as assigned
• Maintains current required licenses and certificates
• Notifies appropriate individuals of any delays in scheduled route. Assists with other routes when breakdown or other unusual circumstances occur as assigned
• Performs other related duties as assigned