Bus Driver District School Routes (Starting Pay $18.09/hour)

School Bus Driver

Under the general supervision of the Director of Transportation, to ensure the safe transportation of students, staff, and others to and from school, residential neighborhoods, and field trips. Essential functions include safely driving a school bus on days when school is in session over designated routes in accordance with time schedules, loading and unloading students at designated locations. Transports students, teachers and others on school field or activity trips. Inspects assigned bus on a daily basis prior to transporting of passengers to ensure that bus is in good, clean and safe working order. Cleans and refuels bus as needed. Ensures that a communication device (i.e. two-way radio) is in proper working order before each trip. Reports all mechanical deficiencies, traffic violations, or accidents, promptly. Arranges for and ensures completion of routine maintenance of bus (e.g., oil change) using CMMS (computer maintenance management system). Maintains order and discipline among students being transported in accordance with district policies and procedures and creates reports of any incidents involving student discipline. Maintains and submits records and reports as required. Follows procedures to ensure that no child is left alone on bus without adult supervision at any time, and that all children have departed bus at the end of all bus routes (morning, evening and during field trips or other special trips). Inventories bus emergency and first aid supplies and equipment; reports needs to the Transportation Director. Prepares aides and children for bus drills and ensures bus evacuation drills are held as required. In case of accidents/emergencies, evacuates children according to written and practiced procedures, ensures that medical emergency procedures are followed; completes a written report as required. Attends and participates in trainings, and other continuing education, career and professional development opportunities. Performs other related tasks as assigned.

Equipment uses standard automotive and bus equipment, two-way radio and telephone. Travel requirements include traveling to and from school district buildings, to vehicle service stations, field trip locations and other destinations.

Knowledge, skills and abilities include knowledge of all traffic laws, regulations, road signs and related information. Manual dexterity sufficient to operate the bus, conduct pre-trip inspections, and clean the bus. Visual and auditory acuity within professionally determined normal ranges, with correction if needed. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Effective organizational, problem solving, and time management skills. Ability to learn and comprehend information from procedures manuals and other materials. Ability to comprehend and follow traffic signs required. Ability to maintain composure and perform responsibilities under pressure and in cases of accidents or other emergencies. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.

Physical and mental demands, work hazards include working in standard school bus environment.

Qualifications include certification/license: Oklahoma Motor Vehicle Operator's (DMV) License. Current Oklahoma Commercial Driver's License (CDL), class B with Passenger and School Bus endorsement. Education: High School Diploma or GED. Experience: Successful prior experience working as a bus driver, preferably in a school district or transporting children. FLSA Status: Nonexempt.