Bus Driver

Ocsartscenter; Arkansas; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Bus Driver to ensure safe and efficient transportation for students. This vital role involves adhering to traffic laws, maintaining discipline on the bus, and ensuring students' safety during their journeys. The ideal candidate will possess a strong sense of responsibility, a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL), and the ability to manage various tasks while providing excellent service. Join a team that values safety and education, and make a positive impact on the lives of students in your community.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license and a Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Able to lift 45 lbs and pass a physical examination.

Responsibilities

• Obey traffic laws and maintain discipline on the bus.
• Conduct pre-trip checks and report mechanical issues.

Skills

Safe driving

Discipline management

Mechanical checks

Communication

Education

High School Diploma/Equivalent

Tools

Bus radio

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Oldham County Schools

Position Type: Transportation/Bus Driver
Date Posted: 3/1/2018
Location: OCS Transportation Department

JOB DESCRIPTION: TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT BUS DRIVER

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High School Diploma/Equivalent
2. Twenty-one years of age
3. Current driver’s license, valid in Kentucky
4. Physical examination – Board-appointed physician
5. Pre-employment drug and alcohol screening
6. Criminal record check
7. Driving history check
8. No drug or alcohol convictions within the last five years
9. Commercial Driver’s License (CDL); Class B; Endorsements: Passenger (P) & School Bus (S)
10. Able to push, pull and lift 45 lbs. and bend at the waist, kneel and lift hands over head

REPORTS TO: Transportation Director

JOB GOAL: To provide safe and efficient transportation so that students may enjoy the fullest possible advantage from the district's curriculum and extracurricular programs.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Obeys all traffic laws.
2. Observes all mandatory safety regulations for school buses.
3. Maintains discipline when students are on bus.
4. Reports undisciplined students to the proper authority.
5. Keeps assigned bus clean.
6. Follows bus route schedules as designed by route manager.
7. Checks bus before each operation for mechanical defects and completes post-trip check at end of each route to ensure no students or belongings remain on the bus.
8. Notifies the proper authority in case of mechanical failure or lateness.
9. Stops bus to load or unload students at designated bus stop only.
10. Exercises responsible leadership when on out-of-district school trips.
11. Transports only authorized students.
12. Reports all accidents and completes required reports.
13. Enforces regulations against eating and using tobacco products on the bus.
14. Attends work regularly and on time. Notifies transportation office well in advance of official on-duty time before being absent.
15. Follows all board policies and administrative regulations.
16. Uses bus radio in accordance with FCC regulations.
17. Completes all other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Compensation will be determined by the Superintendent based on the number of contract days and appropriate board-approved salary schedule.

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